AWS Launches Futuristic 'Space Accelerator'

On March 30th, Amazon Web Services(3.5 Billion dollars business) announced more support for start-ups venturing into space technology.

The AWS Space Accelerator will provide technical, business, and mentoring resources to space startups around the globe. AWS is offering this opportunity in collaboration with Seraphim, one of the world’s leading investment groups focused exclusively on the space industry, which will provide business development and investment guidance.

The AWS Space Accelerator is a four-week business support program that is open to space startups seeking to use AWS to help solve the biggest challenges in the space industry. Applications are open and proposals are due by April 21, 2021.

The industry sectors covered by the program can include Earth observation, electronics and robotics, spacecraft launch and delivery, spacecraft hardware and software, launch manufacturing and launch operations.

Applications will be judged based on the project’s level of innovation, the value that the team’s solution will bring to the industry, the creative use of AWS and the team’s ability to deliver on the opportunities they identify.

Selected startups may receive up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credit, as well as mentoring from space technical experts.

Also, the program offers opportunities for collaboration with AWS customers and members of the AWS Partner Network proposing innovative technology solutions to challenging space problems. Moreover, the program will provide networking to bring together inquisitive venture investors for fundraising prospects.

References: Economic Times, Spacenews.com & Geekwire