Orbital Edge Accelerator 2026

About

An accelerator program aimed at early-stage startups developing innovative space technologies, providing substantial funding, expert mentorship, and unique opportunities for testing in space environments to help turn research and development into commercial success.

Benefits

• 💰Funding Opportunities
  Funding opportunities of $500,000 to $750,000 per startup
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to mentorship from industry experts
• 🚀Testing Opportunities
  Opportunities for flight and testing in space environments.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an early-stage startup developing space technologies with dual-use potential
• Participants must comply with all applicable U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws
• Employees and family members of the ISS National Lab and any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries are not eligible to enter this Accelerator.

Participation Commitments

• All entries must be received electronically by May 26, 2026, by 8 p.m. ET
• Participants must apply directly on the Orbital Edge Accelerator website
• Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their employer’s policies regarding participation in this Accelerator.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Space Technology