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Explore Tennessee's space-focused accelerator programs designed to advance the space sector. These programs are designed to support space-focused innovations by providing essential resources, mentorship and funding to startups and businesses aiming to expand their capabilities and reach within the industry.
Space-Edge Pre-Accelerator 2025-26 Cohort
Space-Edge is an educational pre-accelerator that helps entrepreneurs explore how space can strengthen their business. Whether you're scaling a startup or refining your research, we'll help you build a space-enabled strategy for competitive advantage.
This 12-week structured experience combines expert lessons, mentorship, peer collaboration, and access to space industry resources. Participants will gain a clear-eyed strategy for how space-based assets, like microgravity, satellite data, or orbital platforms, can support their business.
Who It's For
Space-Edge is designed for innovators who are new to space, but not new to building. Participants typically include:
- Startups exploring new markets or applications
- Applied researchers with technologies that could benefit from space-based environments
- Established companies looking to expand their R&D or innovation strategy
What You'll Gain
- A clear understanding of how space might support your work
- Strategic guidance from experts in space, business, and technology
- Exposure to relevant funding pathways (no equity required)
- Support in developing a space-related strategy or use case
- A network of peers and partners exploring similar questions
- Access to university and industry collaborators
Key Dates for the 2025-26 Program:
- Application Opening: Now Open
- Application Deadline: November 14, 2025
- Program Start: January 2026 (TBD)
- Program Duration: 12 weeks
Partners & Mentors
Our program features support from leading space industry partners:
Ready to explore what space can offer? Applications for the 2025-26 cohort are now open!