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 by Staff Writers Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 17, 2021
Microsoft is delighted to announce the launch of Microsoft for Space Startups Australia designed to support emerging enterprises focussed on cloud-powered innovation on and off the planet. Through this initiative, Microsoft will support and enable cutting-edge Australian space innovation to help solve tough problems, such as bush fire detection, climate change and sustainable practices on Earth and in space. Eligible space startups will receive Azure credits, have access to a broad range of Microsoft technologies, and have the opportunity to work with Microsoft technical specialists and mentors to support their development and rapid growth. Office of Planetary Observations and Spiral Blue are among the first Australian space startups to join the initiative. Microsoft Azure Space is focussed on enabling our customers and partners in the Australian space industry and driving innovation. We are focussed on bringing together products and partnerships to provide comprehensive space connectivity and data services to our customers in the public and private sectors. An array of Azure technologies and services have been tailored to provide cloud-to-edge computing, streamlined access to space-sourced data and dramatically improved connectivity representing the next giant leap for cloud. Analysis indicates the global space industry is worth $A450 billion today and is forecast to soar to $A1.3 trillion by 2040 as space-related missions accelerate and access to space is democratised by cheaper and more accessible technologies. The Australian Space Agency's goal is to triple the space sector's contribution to GDP to $A12 billion and create an additional 20,000 jobs by 2030. Lynn McDonald, Azure Space Lead, Microsoft Australia said, "We are focussed on enabling and building an ecosystem of companies committed to taking on some of the toughest issues in the advancement of space technology and exploring uses of this technology for the betterment of humanity and continued exploration in space. "Microsoft is innovating in space and we're excited to work with startups creating new technologies and innovative capabilities. Microsoft expects agriculture, energy, mining, resources, telecommunications and the public sector to be among the early terrestrial adopters of space-enabled solutions."
Space Startups sign up According to Thomas Gooch, Founder of Office of Planetary Observations, "Access to satellite-sourced data regarding the environment allows real-time digital twins of cities or urban developments to be built and then used to create a healthier ecosystem by connecting the built environment with nature. "As a Microsoft for Space Startup, we will have access to space-enabled compute and communications capability, as well as the opportunity to engage with Microsoft specialists who will play an important role in helping us to grow our business in Australia and globally." Spiral Blue meanwhile is building Space Edge - an onboard computer for Earth observation satellites that processes images on the satellite as they are collected. Taofiq Huq, Founder and CEO of Spiral Blue said, "Satellite images offer enormous insights and opportunity to a broad range of industries - but only if they can be accessed and analysed accurately and rapidly. We are developing that capability. Microsoft is integrating the Azure cloud platform with an ecosystem of space partners to develop a multi-orbit, multi-vendor cloud-enabled capability, with a focus on bringing together products, partnerships, and innovation to provide comprehensive space connectivity and data services to our customers. To get started, apply here.
Business growth scheme open to next group of space entrepreneurs London, UK (SPX) Aug 16, 2021 A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space has given a total of 31 businesses a 900,000 pounds boost and created new jobs - and the search is now on to find the next group of entrepreneurs. Twenty businesses will be supported on the next phase of the Leo Programme, a free six-month accelerator run by the UK Space Agency and powered by Entrepreneurial Spark, where they will get access to tailored, specialist online and in-person support from space industry and business growth ex ... read more
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