LIFE SCIENCESINDUSTRY ACCELERATOR
MEDES and FranceBiotech present the Life Sciences Industry Accelerator. Its aim is to offer new opportunities for industrial research by facilitating access to commercial space-based platforms in Low Earth Orbit.
THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED
FOCUS AREAS
We help you to make use of the space environment to accelerate research and development in pharmaceuticals and in particular biomanufacturing.
Industries from the life sciences and cosmetic sectors can benefit from the microgravity environment to foster their development of technologies related to biomanufacturing.
BENEFITS OF MICROGRAVITY FOR YOUR R&D
At reduced levels of gravity, the biological, chemical and physical processes change.
The Space environment allows to re-discover materials and properties, improve understanding of processes and interaction of substances, and to create new and more accurate data models.
You can use these insights to develop new materials and processes for products that can be used on Earth. Find out concrete examples on the life sciences page.
WHAT CAN THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY ACCELERATOR DO FOR YOU?
Competitive edge on the market
Easy introduction of new biomanufacturing products
Technical support & expertise
Funding contribution & research funding help
Access to R&D space-based facilities
Enhanced credibility for the terrestrial market
APPLY AS PROJECT TEAM
TAKE YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
- Find out why it would make sense to conduct your biotechnological R&D in space
- Apply to get funding and support for your idea / project from MEDES, ESA and BSGN Members
- Boost the development of your project
The Call for Proposals is now closed
BECOME AN INVESTOR
Do you want to support researchers to use space as catalyst for solutions on Earth?
Do you want to reap the benefits of space R&D such as:
- New discoveries / patents
- Improved processes / cost savings
- Equity / financial ROI
- Increased brand value / solving societal issues
- Charitable causes
The time is now!
The space industry is growing exponentially by the minute, come be a pioneer with us and reap the benefits of early bird explorers!
The pool of selected projects will be sponsored through a Programme Fund. Your contributions as investors will be completed with funding from ESA.
Contact us via the link below for more information on how to be an investor:
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