LIFE SCIENCESINDUSTRY ACCELERATOR
The BSGN Life Sciences Industry Accelerator aims to engage new players from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, supporting projects that tackle terrestrial challenges through the unique advantages of the space environment combined with European commercial space-based platforms in Low Earth Orbit. It fosters collaboration with the commercial space ecosystem, encourages the development of high-potential commercial activities, and seeks to attract new sources of funding beyond ESA.
FOCUS AREAS
Leverage the unique conditions of space to fast-track research, development, and biomanufacturing in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
From early-stage innovation to advanced product applications, life sciences industries can harness space-based opportunities to drive breakthroughs at every stage of development.
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, build complex 3D materials, and to create new and more accurate data models.
You can use these insights to develop new materials and improve 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
TAKE YOUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL
- Identify the perfect research case for your project in microgravity.
- Access ESA co-funding and receive support in securing additional investment.
- Connect with the right commercial partners in the space industry.
- Refine your project with expert guidance.
- Accelerate your product’s journey from concept to reality.
About MEDES
MEDES is the French Institute for Space Medicine and Physiology. It was created in 1989 by the French Space Agency, CNES and Toulouse University Hospitals, its two main members. Its activities are focused on support for space missions, clinical research (with a unique research infrastructure: the space clinic) and innovations between space and health. MEDES has more than 35 years of experience for crew health maintenance for human spaceflights, operational support for research in life sciences in space, in addition to a strong expertise in clinical research and on innovation projects for health applications.
