Tech Needs Discovery

In 2025, the ESA Technology Broker NL began hosting an event series named Tech Needs Discovery with the aim of connecting non-space and space innovators. This section of the broker website includes links to related pages on this website and external sites. If you are interested to take part in a future event or attend as a delegate, please get in touch to share feedback or comments. We will share information about upcoming editions via the broker newsletter. To be updated about broker events, you can sign up for news (be sure to tick the relevant checkbox).

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EDITIONS

Tech Needs Discovery Edition #1 | 18 Mar 2025, view photos
Tech Needs Discovery Edition #2 | 15 May 2025, register now

The second edition of Tech Needs Discovery will place on 15 May 2025 at SBIC Noordwijk. To register for the event, go here.

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Tech Needs Discovery Edition #3 | 25 Sep 2025, save the date

The Tech Needs Discovery edition #3 will be on 25 Sep 2025 at SBIC Noordwijk. Save the date! Sign up to receive updates

Tech Needs Discovery #1 report & photos (session 3)

The first Tech Needs Discovery event, held on 18 March at SBIC Noordwijk, was a great success proving the power of curated cross-sector dialogues. Check out the broker report and gallery of the third session (matchmaking of participants).

Tech Needs Discovery #1 photos (sessions 1 & 2)

The first Tech Needs Discovery event, held on 18 March at SBIC Noordwijk, has opened a new channel for connecting space technologies with industrial challenges from non-space sectors. Check out the gallery of photos from the networking and presentation sessions via the NL Space Campus website.

Tech Needs Discovery #2: registration open

For the next event on 15 May at SBIC, it will be space companies presenting their own technical challenges. The audience of innovators from non-space businesses will be on hand to offer fresh solutions. Let us know how you’d like to take part!

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