The University of Florida is working with several universities to launch a new space-focused business accelerator. The Space-Edge Accelerator will pair entrepreneurial students with industry and academic leaders in the space industry.
The first classes in this accelerator program will focus on biomedical science, and prospective students can apply beginning Aug. 8. The accelerator will be a 12-week hybrid program covering key areas of biomedical innovation – from tissue culture to drug formation – that can benefit from a space environment or advance human space flight.
Space-Edge is designed to open new markets in a global space economy projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2040. The accelerator is specifically created for people working outside the space sector who want to enter that market and gain a competitive advantage.
