Space Business Idea Contest "S-Booster"
S-Booster in Asia 2019
Following the current rapid growth of space business in Asia, which utilizes satellite images and satellite navigation systems, the NSPS plans to expand its activities of S-Booster in the regions of Asia and Oceania from 2019 and to invite a lot of business ideas to promote business activity and collaborations with space communities in Japan, Asia and Oceania regions in the field of NewSpace.
From 01/02/2019 to 15/03/2019 (1.5 Months), we will invite applications for new space business ideas based on the following three categories from individuals and entrepreneurs in the Asia and Oceania regions.
- Business idea of the utilization of "Japanese Space Asset"
- Space Business idea in collaboration with Japanese companies
- Business idea of the utilization of QZSS (Quasi-Zenith satellite System)
Further details of "S-Booster in Asia 2019" can be obtained on the following website.
S-Booster 2017/2018
The National Space Policy Secretariat (NSPS), Cabinet Office of Japan has launched a space business contest 'S-Booster' in 2017 in collaboration with the industry in order to boost businesses in the field of NewSpace in Japan. The contest invites space-based business ideas from entrepreneurs and individuals in Japan to facilitate the realization of their business ideas by providing financial support, business coaching from accelerators and others.