Call For Applications: Innovation for Space Tech Acceleration in Rwanda (iSTAR) Program 2024
This initiative aims to harness the transformative potential of geospatial data and Satellite imagery to address critical challenges across key sectors such as Agriculture and Food Security, Environmental Resources and Disaster Management, and Urbanization.
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Unlock your startup’s potential in the space technology sector with unique incubation programs designed for entrepreneurs and innovators. Dive into environmental resources and disaster management, agriculture and food security, and urbanization with geospatial data through technical training, market dynamics exploration, and hands-on support.
Eligibility for Innovation for Space Tech Acceleration in Rwanda (iSTAR) Program 2024
iSTAR invites entrepreneurs and innovators who:
- Utilize data-driven approaches, particularly involving geo-spatial and satellite data.
- Operate within the realms of urbanization, agriculture, environmental conservation, and disaster management.
- Aim to develop innovative solutions that will shape policy-making and enhance sustainability.
- Value the critical role of data in enhancing product and service delivery.
Benefits
- Specialized Training & Technical Support: Specialized training in space technology on how to leverage geospatial data for precision in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning.
- Exclusive Data Access: Gain unparalleled access to the latest geospatial datasets and real-time satellite imagery from the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA). This exclusive data empowers your startup with a competitive advantage, enabling you to refine and develop innovative solutions.
- Access to Infrastructure: Enjoy full access to the Westerwelle Startup Haus office space & Makerspace/ Digital fabrication Lab for you and your team throughout the program.
- Expert One-on-One support: Tailored one-on-one product development, business model refinement & user validation sprints with experts to refine and integrate customer feedback, ensuring a user-centric and market-ready solution.
- Collaborative Opportunities: Engage in a collaborative environment that fosters partnerships and exchanges ideas with RSA’s partners and the WSH network. With direct linkages to potential partners and industry organizations, that can accelerate your growth.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
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