On 25 September 2025, the third edition of Tech Needs Discovery: Industry Challenges takes place at SBIC Noordwijk. The event is organised by the ESA Technology Broker NL (powered by NL Space Campus and SBIC Noordwijk), in collaboration with Holland High Tech and Hi Delta.

Tech Needs Discovery

The Tech Needs Discovery series has already proven its value by bringing focused target groups together, generating leads, and sparking collaborations that are now moving toward real opportunities. Building on those results, this edition introduces a new format. 

Instead of on-stage pitches, participants will work in interactive breakout sessions with peers from space, agri-food, high-tech and energy. Together they will co-develop solutions to pressing challenges submitted by attendees. Outcomes will be shared in a plenary recap led by the ESA Technology Broker NL. 

For whom

This event is for:

• Startups and SMEs – seeking use cases, partners and scaling support.
• Large enterprises – scouting innovation and disruptive technologies.
• Public organisations – driving impact through policy or procurement.
• Research institutes – translating research into practice.

When and where

• Date: 25 september, 2025
• Time: 13:00 PM - 17:00 PM
• Location: SBIC Noordwijk, Kapteynstraat 1 Noordwijk

More information and registration

Detailed information about the event and registration can be found on the ESA Technology Broker website:

More information and registration