Dr Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General

On 13 and 14 February 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) marked a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of its ESA Business Incubation Centres (BIC) network. The event, held at the Max-Joseph-Saal in Residenz München, Germany, brought together entrepreneurs, experts, and policymakers to celebrate well-over two decades of fostering start-up companies that leverage space technology to revolutionise the commercial sector.

The evening began with a warm welcome from Dr Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General, who highlighted the incredible journey of the ESA BIC programme.