Deadline: March 31, 2024
Applications are open for the 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.
Unlock your startups potential in the space technology sector with the unique incubation programs designed for entrepreneurs and innovators. Dive into environmental resources and disaster management, agriculture and food security, and urbanization with geo-spatial data through technical training, market dynamics exploration, and hands-on support.
Benefits
- Specialized Training & Technical Support: Specialized training in space technology on how to leverage geo-spatial data for precision in agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning.
- Exclusive Data Access: Gain unparalleled access to the latest geo-spatial 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.
Eligibility
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.
Application
The application will close on March 31, 2024. Ensure to complete the application before the deadline.
For more information, visit iSTAR.
