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
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
Review the criteria and process used to evaluate applications.
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