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NewSpace Ignitor

Grow faster From Concept to Product to Sales

The NewSpace Ignitor is a purpose-built, first-of-its-kind incubator-like program designed to reduce barriers space companies face in moving their concepts beyond R&D.Ā  Brought to you in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Space companies can apply to join NewSpace Ignitor and move from concept to product to sales faster with services that focus on accelerating product development and customer contracts. NewSpace Ignitor services include:

  • Assessing company readiness levels and how to elevate them. Tech-to-market business services include needs/tech assessment, TR-ElevatorĀ® (Tech Readiness Elevator), market analysis, strategic planning, scaling curriculum and pitch support.
  • Providing tailored navigation plans that guide companies to needed resources across the new space ecosystem, including connections to workforce.
  • Accelerating product development with access to shared facilities, labs and equipment at co-innovation workspaces and partner locations.
  • Showcasing company products to investors and buyers to fast-track funding and sales.

If you have questions, contact us at carter@newspacenexus.org

Ignitor Partners

Shape the future of newspace!

Companies that are part of NewSpace Ignitor will have an opportunity to shape the direction of the program as we move forward. With your participation and feedback, we will continue removing obstacles and barriers companies face, to accelerate the work needed to help the U.S. win the second space race!