“Since the start of the program, we’ve been introduced to nearly the entire space community in Australia which is fantastic. I’ve been able to meet with some of the people I’ve looked up to most of my life. This program turns what you have as an idea, into something tangible and real. It is novel and different, providing the support and clear steps needed to have something tangible for investors with an unbelievable support network.”
Harrison Box
Venture Catalyst Space, Paladin Space
Paladin Space is working to revolutionise the In-Orbit Servicing industry (valued at over $14 billion by 2030) by creating the world’s first reusable space debris removal satellite that can target several small pieces of debris in a single mission.
“The Venture Catalyst Space program has connected us to world-class mentors and subject matter experts to rapidly develop our proof of concept.”
Tiffanwy Klippel-Cooper
Venture Catalyst Space participants,
OmnigenIQOmnigenIQ are developing a zero-gravity protein purification and bioreactor system.
“I have been dragged kicking and screaming through a bunch of incubators, but I must say the ICC program is way above the others we have been involved in.”
Ian Dewey
Venture Catalyst Space,
ESpy OceanESpy Ocean provides intelligence to predict shark behaviour, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, anti-poaching, and transport vessel compliance.
“My favourite parts of the program have been the one-on-one coaching and the group setting. Having other companies around discussing their business or hearing about what they're facing with their current customers or their go-to-market strategy. The group setting is also helpful in terms of hearing what challenges and solutions the other companies are going through.”
Tony Scoleri
Venture Catalyst Space, AICRAFT
AICRAFT designs and manufactures smart sensors, tailored systems and electronic boards powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
“Being a part of Venture Catalyst Space has allowed Digantara to gain access to Australia's space market and ecosystem far more quickly than we could have done on our own. It was a watershed moment in our company's development; thanks to excellent mentors, speakers and the support from the ICC, we were able to develop a plan for running a business in this sector and gain new skills as young entrepreneurs. It was created particularly for startups in the space industry like us to have simple access to the market and hit milestones fast.”
Anirudh N Sharma
Venture Catalyst Space, Digantara
Digantara is the first Indian space company to develop a space-based surveillance platform to track space objects.
“The ICC program has been instrumental for us to build connections within the Australian ecosystem. There are active conversations which have been enabled by the ICC program. They deserve full credit to be able to run an international program with startups represented from multiple countries. I would recommend the program for startups wanting to enter the Australian market.”
Vinayak Dalmia
Venture Catalyst Space, 114ai
114ai build data fusion software platforms for space domain awareness.
“Supporting space startups and mentoring deep tech entrepreneurs, the Venture Catalyst Space Program has assisted SPACELIS to climb the ladder in our space venture with the precise, unique guidance to launch our business. Our innovative ideas have been reinforced to fit the emerging space and clean energy markets and our company has gained valuable knowledge to assist in exploring significant businesses and technology opportunities for SPACELIS to be its very best. We are proud and devoted to follow the leadership and advice that the Venture Catalyst Space program has provided us. Our team strongly recommends the program offered at the Innovation & Collaboration Centre to those following their entrepreneurial passions for being part of the SA space industry and connecting with the global space community!”
Guler Kocak
Venture Catalyst Space, SPACELIS
SPACELIS develop solar energy solutions for space manufacturing.
“As a US based company having been selected for the ICC’s Venture Catalyst Space Startups program, it has been an enormous help in establishing our foothold in the growing space industry in Australia. Their substantial networking resources and ecosystem helped us to identify and connect with industry and university collaborating partners. With ICC’s help these partnerships rapidly evolved into space projects we are jointly developing with potential for creating jobs and hiring local talent for our Australian operations.
Sam Ximenes
Venture Catalyst Space participant, Astroport
Astroport Space Technologies are a space construction and materials maufacturing company turning moon dust into durable feedstock for autonomous 3D construction printing of lunar surface infrastructure.
