INCUBATION

Each start-up accepted into the ESA BIC Denmark incubation program will receive a free package of business coaching, technical support, and cash incentives for up to two years of incubation along with matchmaking with investors and networking with corporate partners and other startups.

ESA BIC DK business package

Up to €200k non-equity funding 

Technical support

Business Development Support

Office Space and shared facilities

Matchmaking 

Use of ESA BIC brand

Door opener to international investors

Networking for startups

€50k non-equity funding 

Technical support

Business Development Support

Office Space and shared facilities

Matchmaking with ESA BIC startups and partners

Use of ESA BIC brand

Door opener to international investors

Networking for startups

Matchmaking with ESA BIC startups and partners

Use of ESA BIC brand

Door opener to international investors

Networking for startups

€60k non-equity funding 

Technical support

Business Development Support

Office Space and shared facilities

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE

Are you planning to apply in the upcoming round? If so, please mark your calendar for the following important dates:

  • Application deadline: 29th of September at 23.59 pm CET. 
  • Tender Evaluation Board: As part of the application process, your startup will have the opportunity to pitch your business to our Tender Evaluation Board during an in-person meeting. The specific dates for this meeting will be announced after the summer vacation. 

The application deadline for the incubation program starting in the autumn of 2025 is closing in T-minus:

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How to apply

1: Contact us

2: Read the document package

3: Fill out the application documents

4: Send your application

If you have not already been in dialogue with us please contact us before you fill in your application. We will guide you to a smooth application process.

Send an e-mail to applications@esabic.dk or call +45 93 51 12 81. Before contacting ESA BIC Denmark regarding your possible application please read our FAQ.

Fill in all the documents in the Application Package.

  1. Cover Letter template
  2. Incubation Proposal template
  3. Business Plan template
  4. Tables & Figures template
  5. Draft Incubation Contract

You can use the documents in the support package to guide you. 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us – we will help you!

Send your application to applications@esabic.dk

Next application deadline is March 10, 2025, 23.59 GMT+1

We strive to provide a response to your application within one month from the respective application deadline.

1: Contact us

2: Read the Open Call document package

If you have not already been in dialogue with us please contact us before you fill in your application. Send an e-mail to applications@esabic.dk or call +45 23 74 35 69.

Application documents:

Reference and support documents:

Rental agreements:

  • For incubation office space in the Capital Region – Futurebox or DTU
  • For incubation office space in the North Denmark Region – NOVI Science Park
  • For incubation office space in the Central Denmark Region – The Kitchen – no rental agreement needed

3: Fill out the application documents

4: Send your application

Send your application to applications@esabic.dk

Next application deadline is September, 2023. If you have any questions beforehand don’t hesitate to contact us – we will help you!

1: Contact us

If you have not already been in dialogue with us please contact us before you fill in your application. We will guide you to a smooth application process.

Send an e-mail to applications@esabic.dk or call +45 93 51 12 81. Before contacting ESA BIC Denmark regarding your possible application please read our FAQ.

2: Read the Open Call document package

3: Fill out the application documents

Fill in all the documents in the Application Package.

  1. Cover Letter template
  2. Incubation Proposal template
  3. Business Plan template
  4. Tables & Figures template
  5. Draft Incubation Contract

You can use the documents in the support package to guide you. 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us – we will help you!

4: Send your application

Send your application to applications@esabic.dk

Next application deadline is March 10, 2025, 23.59 GMT+1

We strive to provide a response to your application within one month from the respective application deadline.

Application Process

The application round is closed, and you have sent you application

Tender Opening Board: ESA BIC DK checks your application for compliance with ESA rules

You have 48 hours to correct potential discrepancies in your application 

Tender Evaluation Board: You pitch to evaluators from ESA, ESA BIC DK, Innovation Fund Denmark, and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund 

You will be selected or do a  reapplication

The application round is closed, and you have sent you application

Tender Opening Board:  ESA BIC DK checks your application for compliance with ESA rules

You have 48 hours to correct potential discrepancies in your application 

Tender Evaluation Board: You pitch to evaluators from ESA, ESA BIC DK, Innovation Fund Denmark, and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund 

You will be selected or do a  reapplication

Incubation process:

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