NEWS – The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has introduced the Pre-Incubation Entrepreneurship (PIE) Development Programme.  The programme is aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the space sector

HIGHLIGHTS

Programme Overview

• Duration: 21-month programme.
• Goals:
  • Enable next-generation space technology entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitate ideation, innovation, and prototype development.
• Eligibility:
  • Open to aspiring space entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Collaborative Learning Environment:
  • Participants will engage in a collaborative learning environment.
  • Opportunities to connect with mentors from leading research institutions, incubators, academia, and prominent space industry players.
• Innovation Culture:
  • Inspire a culture of innovation and science for social good.
  • Create jobs in the space sector.

Applicant Criteria

• Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be Indian citizens.
  • Graduates or graduating in 2024.
  • Should not have received any grants, funding, or monetary support from private or government schemes.
  • All submissions must be original.
• Early-Stage Startup Classification:
  • Startups registered with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on or after July 1, 2022.