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.

 
 
 
 

SPACE-EDGE 2025
ADVANCED MATERIALS

 

The second Space-Edge accelerator program offered in Fall 2025 will focus on advanced materials that can benefit from the space environment or help grow the space sector. 

The program is designed for innovators and businesses who are interested in accessing the unique space environment for R&D and/or developing advanced materials 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 2025 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.

 
 

MATERIALS SCIENCE INNOVATION

FOR EARTH APPLICATIONS AND SPACE EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION

Material science innovations enable safer, more sustainable, and longer-term exploration and utilization of space environments. The unique conditions of microgravity also unlock new material properties and processes, which, when translated back to Earth, lead to superior products, manufacturing techniques, and medical advances—demonstrating a powerful synergy between space research and terrestrial benefit.

FOCUS AREAS*

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

MATERIALS SCIENCE
Medical applications
Manufacturing
Electrons, sensors, batteries
Consumer products

 
 

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 materials science 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.