A Global Challenge calling for pioneering startups and researchers that are addressing critical healthcare challenges in Space and on Earth.
Join the Humans In Space Challenge and launch your ideas into orbit.
*subject to change
The team aims to conduct the first demonstration of a novel portable infection diagnosis platform utilizing mNGS technology for expansive infection analysis in space. Dr. Charles Chiu is a renowned expert with prior experience of leading genomic research in ISS.
Ejenta develops AI-based, wifi-independent clinical decision support system that provides remote health monitoring and management amidst potential communication delays during deep space exploration.
Exobiosphere develops microgravity based High-Throughput Screening device and bioinformatics software to enhance the accuracy of in vitro disease models, addressing the high cost, long duration, and high failure rates in drug development.
Prometheus Life Technologies leverages microgravity to produce additive-free organoids with enhanced uniformity and customizable sizes up to 1mm for biological testing and regenerative medical therapeutics.
The team aims to form the first space gene perturbation atlas by applying gene perturbation technique and culturing cell that has been inhibited with target gene on-orbit.
The team aims to develop AI-based portable fundoscopy device designed to detect and monitor Space Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS).
Startups and Researchers addressing HIS Challenge topics
The 2024 Humans In Space final awardees will be awarded with Equity Investment and Orbital Launch Funding, alongside the opportunity to engage in premier HIS Accelerator Program, exclusive networking sessions, and access benefits offered by our partners.
Track One (Growth Stage I)
“Nurturing Early Stage Space Ideas to Expand Orbital Launch Portfolio”
Track Two (Growth Stage II)
“Facilitating in-space experiments through Orbital Experiment Investment”
*Investment value may go beyond $250k depending on the experiment type and duration
Tailored mentorships and workshops supporting orbital launch by leading space researchers, corporates, and investors
Connection with key figures in the space industry through exclusive networking events
Opportunity to pitch in a global conference and be featured in promotional in HIS and Partner channels
Robust alumni network to promote professional growth and collaboration opportunities
Opportunity to validate your idea through Zero-G Flight supported by Aurelia Institute
Complimentary credits worth $100k to access AWS services for experiment data management & analysis
Orbital Launch Funding supports researchers and startups with visions of achieving breakthrough discoveries and innovations through Space. Through Humans In Space, researchers and startups will gain access to funding and strategic partners to further enhance their idea, develop their experiments, and successfully fulfill their vision in orbit. Aside from financial support, applicants will be guided through HIS tailored sessions and introductions to experts.
This year's challenge topics reflect critical healthcare problems identified in collaboration with prominent national institutions such as NASA Human Research Program (HRP) and the ISS National Lab. To read more about this year's topic, please refer to the HIS Challenge Application Guideline.
Humans In Space Ecosystem presents a comprehensive value chain that strategically invests in and supports the development of pivotal space healthcare solutions, from the ideation process through to actual implementation, culminating in commercialization in space.The value chain is composed of three main pillars: 1) Challenge Identification 2) Idea Exploration 3) Idea Advancement.
Identify the most critical space healthcare problems with leading space institutions and agencies
Develop and execute HIS accelerator program and mentorships with space healthcare experts
Provide access to space and accelerate the growth of breakthrough ideas
HIS VC Partners collaborating to boost funding landscape and accelerate commercialization of space healthcare ideas
Institutions that will bolster the Humans In Space Initiative by providing a larger podium for our space ecosystem
The Humans In Space Advisory Board is joined by key space leaders and experts who will steer the initiative’s roadmap.
※ Our Advisory Board members are listed in alphabetical order.
※ Our Experts are listed in alphabetical order according to their respective affiliations.