Space Day – ESA BIC will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00 at the Wasa Innovation Center (Left Wing) as part of Wasa Future Festival. The event is held in both Finnish and English and offers a opportunity to explore the current landscape of the space sector and related funding instruments.
Morning session: Educational program for school children
From 09:00 to 11:00, there will be an interactive session on satellites and rockets for pre-registered school groups. The aim is to inspire young students to learn more about space and science in an engaging way.
➔ Registrations for groups is now open. Read more here.
Afternoon session: ESA BIC, PHI LAB, and CROWD INNOVATION
The afternoon program, starting at 12:00, is free and open to all – startups, companies, and anyone interested in space’s possibilities. The goal is to raise awareness about Finland’s space strategy, funding opportunities, and to promote collaboration and new ideas.
Program:
- Overview of the Finnish space economy
- Presentations:
- ESA Phi-Lab Finland – innovation support mechanism
- ESA BIC Finland – incubation and funding instrument for startups
- Startup cases
- Crowd Innovation workshop:
- How could your company enter the space economy?
- Creative methods for solving real challenges using space-based solutions
- Solution ideas brainstorming
- How could your company enter the space economy?
You’ll also have the chance to learn more about how to apply for funding and support through the ESA BIC program and connect with experts and like-minded professionals.
Welcome!
You can find the full Wasa Future Festival program here.
