The global space economy is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2040, offering unprecedented business opportunities in space. Space-Edge Accelerator is designed to propel businesses from all sectors into the new space economy for a competitive edge.
What is Space-Edge?
The Space-Edge Accelerator is a 12-week program for innovators, entrepreneurs and companies to:
- Unlock space-based market opportunities.
- Understand how to access the space environment for research and manufacturing that cannot be achieved on Earth.
- Learn from academic and industry experts.
- Connect with potential partners, customers and investors.
Who can participate?
Space-Edge is a collaboration between ASU, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida and Vanderbilt University, in partnership with The Space Foundation. Each university serves as a regional hub.
What will you learn?
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the space economy and practical tools to grow and scale your ventures, including:
- Strategic market insights and business planning for the space economy.
- Biomedical and technological applications in microgravity environments.
- Space experimentation processes and operational expertise.
- Financial structuring, funding strategies and pitch development
- Roadmap creation for scaling products/services in the space industry.
Participants gain practical skills in market analysis, space-based R&D, experimentation, fundraising and business development, preparing them to innovate and compete in the evolving space sector.
Learn more about future opportunities at the program website:
News
Space-focused accelerator begins process for applicants
Building on its leadership of the Orbital Reef University Advisory Council, the ASU Interplanetary Initiative is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Space-Edge Accelerator, in collaboration with Blue Origin.
Meet the innovators and entrepreneurs selected for the Space-Edge Accelerator’s first cohort
With a special focus on biomedical science, this twelve-week track is connecting innovators and entrepreneurs with industry experts, learning opportunities, and non-dilutive funding paths aimed at bridging human health and space exploration.