SPACE ACCESS FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATORS

The 2024 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.

If selected, this 12-week hybrid program will help you develop your space strategy, prepare to activate your plans and compete for funding and flight opportunities. By the end of the program, you will understand the opportunities available in space, have the skills and tools to enter the space ecosystem, have developed a clear plan to scale, and be tapped into a network of experts who can help you implement your plan.

Eligibility requirements

Participation is limited based on the requirements of each Space-Edge Hub.

  • Arizona State University
    Applicants must be based in Arizona.

  • University of Florida
    Applicants must be based in Florida.

  • University of Central Florida
    Applicants must be based in Florida.

  • Vanderbilt University
    Applicants must be based in Mid-South Region and/or Tennessee Valley Region.

APPLICATION ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

TOPICS

Microgravity Drives Innovation

  • 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 and Healthy in Space

  • Medical devices and diagnostics 

  • Medical supplies and equipment

  • Sensors, biomonitoring, wearables

  • AI and predictive analytics

  • Telehealth and clinical decision support

PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOPS -
SPACE ECONOMY 101

This online pre-application workshops will help you determine if Space-Edge is right for you. While participation in this workshop is highly encouraged, it is not a prerequisite to apply to the program.

Workshop Topics:
• Budgets and investment: U.S. and international—civil and commercial.
• U.S. civil space activity.
• U.S. commercial space activity.
• Emerging technologies and space market trends—economic drivers of the new space economy and the technologies and industries that support each.
• Space policies: U.S. and international (that influences U.S. policy).
• Benefits of space to the biomedical industry
• Funding opportunities for translational investigators and early stage ventures in biomedical fields.

PRe-APPLICATION workshopS -
Q&A TRANSCRIPT

2024 Timeline

Sept 8: Application deadline
Sept 16: Selection announcement
Sept 23: Accelerator 12-week program kick-off
Jan 21: Showcase Pitch Event