AWS launches first space tech accelerator program in India
New Delhi: Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday launched the first space technology accelerator program in India with the support of T-Hub and Minfi.
AWS Space Accelerator: India, a technical, business and mentorship opportunity designed to foster startups focused on space technology and accelerate their growth. This is AWS’s first accelerator program focused on startups in the space sector, and follows the MoU signed with ISRO and IN-Space in September last year to nurture startups in space technology and support innovation in the sector. Imagines. “Technologies like generative AI open up transformative opportunities for space-tech, and we’re committed to helping startups innovate and develop sustainable solutions for the space sector,” Clint Crosier, AWS’s director of aerospace and satellite, said in a statement. Are committed.” Applications for the AWS Space Accelerator: India program are now open for submission. According to the company, the 14-week accelerator program will provide India-based startups with dedicated business resources, expertise and guidance around technology and business capabilities, and help them leverage AWS to build, grow and scale their missions. . Startups that qualify for the program can receive a range of benefits, including up to $100,000 in AWS credits, as well as guidance from experts at ISRO, IN-SPACe and AWS, and business and technology support from T-Hub and MinFi. Is.
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Startups will learn about space domain technologies and applications, and how to leverage space data and create scalable solutions using cloud computing, data analytics and machine learning, including the ability to apply Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Director Shalini Kapoor said, “India has world-class talent in the space sector, and we look forward to partnering with ISRO, IN-Space, T-Hub and MINFI through this initiative to promote space-technology innovation in the country. Look forward to cooperating.” Chief Technologist, Public Sector, AWS India Pvt. Ltd. ISRO, as part of its focus on creating awareness on space-technology and developing India’s space sector, will explore the provisions of the MoU with AWS, and the existing guidelines of the department to promote startup innovation. Will provide necessary support accordingly. in country.
