Accelerating businesses
into the new space economy

FOR A COMPETITIVE EDGE

 
 

The global space economy is projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2040, ushering in a new wave of opportunities in commerce and careers. Space-Edge connects businesses to experts and resources that will help them develop and activate effective space strategies.

 
 
 
 

2024 TRACK
biomedical innovatIONS

 
 
 

The inaugural Space-Edge accelerator program offered in Fall 2024 will focus on biomedical innovations that can benefit from the space environment or help grow the space sector. 

The program is designed for biomedical innovators and businesses who are interested in accessing the unique space environment for R&D and manufacturing and/or developing novel biomedical solutions for the space environment. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, early-stage venture, or established business, this program will support you in developing an actionable space strategy.

GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE
BY ACCESSING SPACE

For the Fall 2024 program, you can participate through one of four hubs located at Arizona State University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida or Vanderbilt University.

SPACE-EDGE 2024 BIOMEDICAL

FOCUS AREAS*

*This list of examples is not meant to be exhaustive.

DRIVING INNOVATION
WITH MICROGRAVITY

  • Stem cell development and production

  • Vaccine development and testing

  • Innovative drug delivery systems and advances in precision medicine

  • Improvements in drug design, manufacturing, storage, and efficacy

  • Tissue development, including 3D bioprinting

KEEPING HUMANS SAFE
& HEALTHY IN SPACE

  • Medical supplies and equipment

  • Medical devices and diagnostics 

  • Sensors, bio-monitoring, wearables

  • AI and predictive analytics

  • Telehealth and clinical decision support

 
 

WITH SPACE-EDGE, YOU WILL:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of how space can boost commercialization. 

  • Understand the upstream and downstream capabilities relevant to products and services in the biomedical sector.

  • Gain a practical view from both a user’s and industry’s standpoint, helping you plan your roadmap for accessing space.

  • Determine the specific actions needed to activate your space strategy such as designing proof-of-concept experiments for space, assessing technical feasibility and risks, and conducting customer discovery interviews. 

  • Have access to the experts and resources you need to execute your space strategy.