Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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, or early-stage venture, or established business this program is tailored to help you develop actionable space strategies.

    Eligibility requirements:

    For the Fall 2024 program, you must participate through one of four hubs located at Arizona State University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida or Vanderbilt University. For more information, see program details.

  • Review application assessment guidelines here.

  • Yes, you can review the workshop transcripts and recordings here.

  • The biomedical accelerator program is a 12-week program that will begin on September 23, 2024. We estimate that participating in this program will take about 5 hours per week.

  • If you miss the application deadline, you may still have opportunities to engage with the program. Contact your hub for more information to explore options.

  • This 12-week program is taught through a combination of on-demand online resources, live online Q&A sessions, and virtual office hours with mentors. In addition, each hub will offer unique in-person experiences.

  • Each hub will accept up to 5 participating teams for a total cohort of 20 teams.

  • Participants will present their business plans and space strategies with potential investors, partners, and community members during the final pitch day happening early 2025.

  • The accelerator program is free to accepted applicants.

  • No. Participants will not be required to give up equity to join the program.

  • While seed-funding is not provided directly through SpaceEdge, the program will connect each team to non-dilutive funding opportunities and capital investments that can activate their space strategies.

  • The SpaceEdge biomedical accelerator is a unique multi-university program that focuses on the intersection of biomedical innovation and space opportunities. It provides expertise, mentorship, access to a network of industry professionals to support participants' space strategies and commercialization efforts.

  • • Is the prospect of growing complex three-dimensional tissue structures valuable to me?

    • Would my research benefit from studying gene expression in a novel environment that could lead to a breakthrough in health, medicine, or crop development?

    • Would my biotechnology development benefit from leveraging dramatic changes in fluid behavior to better study forces such as diffusion and surface tension?

    • Could results from plant studies in microgravity provide a breakthrough I need in improving crop nutrition, yield, or agricultural techniques?

    Learn more: Reef Starter-Why Microgravity