Tech News Summary:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited has launched AWS Space Accelerator: India in collaboration with T-Hub and Minfy to support space technology-focused startups in India.
- The 14-week accelerator program aims to provide technical, business, and mentoring opportunities for startups in the space sector, offering up to $100,000 in AWS credits and expert guidance from ISRO, IN-SPACe, T-Hub, Minfy, and educational workshops on space domain technologies and applications.
- The program seeks to address the challenges faced by space technology startups, foster innovation in the space sector, and support India’s world-class talent in the space industry, with applications open until March 17, 2024.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its first space tech accelerator program in India, in collaboration with T-Hub and Minfy Technologies. The program aims to support startups working in the space technology sector, providing them with the resources and support they need to grow and succeed in the industry.
The space tech accelerator program will offer participating startups hands-on technical support, mentorship, and access to AWS’s cloud computing services, as well as business guidance and networking opportunities. The program is open to startups across India that are focused on developing technology for the space industry, including satellite communication, earth observation, space tourism, and more.
“We are excited to collaborate with T-Hub and Minfy Technologies to launch our first space tech accelerator program in India,” said Puneet Chandok, President, Commercial Business at AWS India and South Asia. “India has a rapidly growing space technology sector, and we are committed to supporting the next generation of innovators in this space. We believe that this program will provide startups with the resources and support they need to accelerate their growth and contribute to the development of the space tech industry in India.”
T-Hub, which is India’s leading startup ecosystem enabler, will provide program management support and access to its network of mentors and industry experts. Minfy Technologies, a leading cloud technology solutions provider, will also support the program by offering technical expertise and infrastructure support.
“The space tech accelerator program is an important initiative that will help Indian startups in the space technology sector realize their potential and achieve their business goals,” said Ravi Narayan, CEO of T-Hub. “We are proud to partner with AWS and Minfy Technologies to support the growth of the space tech ecosystem in India and look forward to working with the selected startups to help them succeed.”
The space tech accelerator program is now accepting applications from startups across India. Interested startups can apply on the T-Hub website and the program is expected to kick off in early 2022.