Startup story: ESA BIC Estonia x Wayren
Wayren is an Estonian dual-use startup that provides solutions for resilient communications and situational awareness to support decision-making in mission-critical scenarios. When networks fail, missions fail. In both tactical operations and various industries, the ability to make fast, informed decisions is key to success. Infrastructure breakdown, difficult terrain, and disruptions to communication flows require a new […]
Startup Story: 10Lines x ESA BIC Estonia
10Lines is transforming the pavement marking industry by combining robotics, software, and AI to automate road painting processes. The company, founded by Janno Paas and Tarmo Prints, brings together deep engineering expertise and extensive industrial experience. Both founders are seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully built businesses before. As an ESA BIC Estonia alumnus, 10Lines has leveraged the potential of space technology—particularly […]
„We never expected to build something for a space station“ – How Right Step became a space health company
What began as a side project inspired by a conversation with a professor has evolved into a space health company developing technology to protect astronauts’ bone health in space. In this interview, Mike Crooks, Co-Founder of Right Step, shares how the company’s mission took shape—from experimenting with wearable sensors to testing algorithms in zero gravity—and […]
Startup Story: Kappazeta x ESA BIC Estonia
In a world increasingly reliant on data-driven decisions, KappaZeta is harnessing the power of satellite imagery to deliver actionable insights for agriculture, defence, and forestry. Specializing in the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), this space tech startup is turning complex remote sensing data into real-world solutions. KappaZeta was co-founded by a team of experts […]
Startup Story: Right Step x ESA BIC Estonia
When it comes to long-duration space travel, astronaut health is mission-critical. Enter Right Step, a startup dedicated to developing innovative tools for the assessment and monitoring of astronaut health, with a current focus on bone health in remote and space environments. By blending engineering expertise with a strong sense of user-centred design, Right Step is […]
Startup Story: Litegrav x ESA BIC Estonia
Litegrav is pioneering a new approach to biological innovation by utilizing the unique conditions of space environments, such as microgravity. These extreme environments offer powerful opportunities to optimize biological processes — from fine-tuning disease and aging models to improving the structural quality of cells. Litegrav’s intelligent bioreactor system enables systematic testing and development of new […]
8 years of ESA BIC Estonia
ESA BIC Estonia was launched on November 7, 2017 at a time when Estonia held the presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Space Week took place in Tallinn. How did we get here? To answer that, we need to go back in time. Estonia became an associate member of the […]
Right Step OÜ flies in Zero G to seek answers to Bone Health
Right Step OÜ is thrilled to announce its recent participation in the 85th ESA Parabolic Flight Campaign and is proud to be the first Estonian company to have had this esteemed opportunity with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Estonian ESA Business Incubator. Right Step Health was founded to address degenerative bone […]
Sven Lilla: Who wouldn’t love space?
As the manager of the European Space Agency Estonian Business Incubator (ESA BIC Estonia), I have always been in the midst of the most recent and exciting ideas. When I joined the ESA BIC Estonia team in 2017, I didn’t know much about the whole space domain. My previous experience was mainly limited to watching […]
Tallinn Airport exploring new tech at Sparkup Tartu Science Park
On Tuesday we welcomed a delegation from Tallinn Airport “Several deep technology companies operating at Sparkup Tartu Science Park could have a revolutionary impact on aviation. For example, innovative hydrogen fuels can make flights more environmentally friendly, or unmanned aerial vehicles can enhance flight safety,” said Pirko Konsa, a Sparkup Tartu Science Park board member. […]
