Rocket & Bembel: Funding Opportunities During and After ESA BIC

How can you finance your next development steps during and after the ESA BIC incubation? Which ESA, regional, national or European funding opportunities could be relevant for your startup? And what should you keep in mind when preparing a successful application?

In this Rocket & Bembel session, we will focus on funding opportunities that can support ESA BIC Hessen incubatees and alumni beyond the initial incubation phase.

The session will provide a practical overview of different funding options and help you understand which programmes may fit your technology, company stage and upcoming milestones.

A part of the programme will be an expert input by Andreas Kanstein, managing director of cesah GmbH, on:

How to successfully apply for ESA tenders — insights, tips and common pitfalls.

Further expert inputs will provide additional perspectives on public funding opportunities and practical application advice.

What to expect

• Overview of relevant funding opportunities during and after ESA BIC
• Insights into ESA tenders and how to approach them successfully
• Guidance on regional, national and European funding options
• Practical tips for preparing applications and avoiding common mistakes
• Time for your individual questions and exchange with experts
• Networking with ESA BIC Hessen startups and alumni

Date: 13 August 2026
Time: 16:00–18:00
Location: TIZ Darmstadt

After the session, we invite you to stay for informal networking with pizza and drinks.

Looking forward to see you there!

Your ESA BIC Hessen team