Humans In Space Portfolio

Our strategic partners in pioneering interplanetary wellbeing

Portfolio Snapshot

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    HIS Topic

      Country of Incorporation

        Entry Series

          Orbital Launch Funding

          Charles Chiu

          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.

          Equity Investment

          Ejenta

          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

          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

          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.

          Humans In Space Catalyst

          JangKeun Kim

          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.

          Scott Ritter

          The team aims to develop AI-based portable fundoscopy device designed to detect and monitor Space Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS).

          Startups

          BiobankHealing

          BioBankHealing introduces a revolutionary all-in-one cartridge device, a portable marvel designed for rapid analysis of the gut microbiome in space travelers. This compact gadget swiftly measures pathogens, intestinal inflammation microbiomes, and anti-inflammation microbiomes, delivering results within an hour using a mere 1 gram of astronauts' stool samples.

          brain.space

          brain.space spearheads the industry with AI-driven data collection gear and analytical software, enabling extensive, long-term brain monitoring. Their flagship product, Brain Sensei, features an exclusive astronaut headgear embedded with 115 sensors. With a simple click, Brain Sensei utilizes electrodes adjusting via a Machine-Learning-based image recognition model. This innovation standardizes brain data, providing insights into the cognitive health impact of the space environment, showcasing brain.space's dedication to cutting-edge solutions in neuroscience and space exploration.

          LambdaVision

          LambdaVision pioneers a protein-based artificial retina, a groundbreaking solution poised to restore significant vision for individuals grappling with advanced retinal degenerative diseases like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Crafted in a distinctive microgravity setting, these artificial retinas replicate the light-absorption characteristics of human eyes, offering hope for meaningful vision restoration.

          Mutagentech

          Mutagentech leads in genomics with its cutting-edge error-corrected Next Generation Sequencing (ecNFS), redefining precision in rare somatic mutational variant detection. The revolutionary Single-molecule Mutation Sequencing (SMM-seq), powered by Rolling Circle Amplification (RCA), adeptly eradicates false positives. This innovation guarantees unmatched accuracy in identifying point mutations and rare somatic variants, especially crucial in the space environment.

          Neursantys

          Neursantys stands at the forefront of non-invasive bioelectronics, addressing neuromotor conditions lacking widespread pharmacological solutions. Anchored by NEURVESTA, their pioneering bioelectric platform, Neursantys offers diagnostic assessments and non-invasive neuroplastic treatments. By stimulating the vestibular system, NEURVESTA delivers personalized interventions for neurocognitive impairments related to aging, head-impact exposure, multiple sclerosis, and conditions induced by microgravity exposure.

          Odyssey SpaceWorks

          Odyssey SpaceWorks pioneers small satellites, exemplified by the OSW Cazorla, hosting programmable labs in Low Earth Orbit for biopharmaceutical Research and Development. This compact marvel integrates two cutting-edge labs. The first lab boasts a versatile bioreactor cultivating independent animal muscle tissue cultures on demand. The second lab, featuring state-of-the-art sensors from Physical Synthesis, facilitates rigorous testing in high-stress environments, offering an unparalleled human experience from the unique vantage point of Low Earth Orbit.

          PAPRICALAB

          PAPRICALAB leads the way in radiation detection and therapy solutions, with a focus on groundbreaking developments for enhanced safety. Their flagship offerings, the Soft Contact Lens for Occupational Dosimetry (CLOD) and the Radiation-Responsive Adhesive Flexible Patch (RACCOD), showcase innovation. Powered by an advanced inorganic perovskite radiation-sensitive component, renowned for flexibility and responsiveness, even at a remarkable thickness of 350-450mm.

          Researchers

          Alysson Muotri Ph.D.

          Develops a neuro-protectant formulation that protects the human brain from the negative impacts of microgravity environment.

          Devon Lundine Ph.D.

          Determines the efficacy of inhibiting alternative end-joining as a countermeasure for carcinogenesis caused by galactic cosmic rays.

          Hak Soo Choi Ph.D.

          Develops a point-of-care monitoring system for astronauts' stress level by using near-infrared fluorescence imaging to assess G-quadruplex DNA structures.

          JangKeun Kim Ph.D.

          Conducts comprehensive multi-omic profiles to analyze the immune system and develop countermeasures for immune dysregulations.

          Luke Hughes Ph.D.

          Develops a new Personalized Tourniquet System (PTS) for BFR exercise to prevent the loss of muscle and bone minerals in space.

          Advanced TeleSensors

          Advanced TeleSensors provides touchless, non-intrusive, continuous, real-time cardiac and respiration monitoring by using radar to sense the patient’s vital signs. Its main product, Cardio, continuously streams astronauts’ vitals for greater comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

          Deep Space Biology

          Deep Space Biology’s platform aims to accelerate the scientific discovery of unknown and unforeseen biological relationships that may aid or hinder human space exploration and develops products like Yotta, the 1st AI platform for space to reduce research discovery time from years to seconds as well as R&D costs extensively.

          MyelinZ

          MyelinZ works on the development of Neuromorphic Software for Terrestrial Space Health. Its goal is to accelerate medical research on brain diseases and support hospitals and doctors by providing an intelligent processing engine to interpret complex bio signals and indicate the right treatment for patients.

          Nano PharmaSolutions

          Nano PharmaSolutions is improving drug solubility through Nano-Formulation. Nano PharmaSolutions’ Nano Transformer technology and equipment generates drug nanoparticles for solubility and bioavailability improvement of poorly soluble drugs using physical vapor deposition process.

          ViBo Health

          ViBo Health is designing personalized predictive healthcare using Smart Health Tracking. ViBo Health is democratizing Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) from a research clinical tool into a table-top multi-metabolite scanner to help patients track their health with actionable guidance provided on a dashboard.

          Xtory

          Xtory is enhancing human performance through extended reality and interactive storytelling. The Xtory platform, which is dedicated towards professionals working in highly stressful, psychologically challenging environments like astronauts and clinicians, devises solutions for more efficient training using immersive stories and real-time decision support.