SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)
A programme by Social Alpha
A lab-to-market platform for space-technology start-ups, supported by ISRO, with rolling applications.
At a glance
| Best for | Space-technology start-ups and entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – MVP |
| Duration | Up to 12 months |
| Run with | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
About SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN)
The SpaceTech Innovation Network is Social Alpha's platform for start-ups applying space science and technology to sectors such as aviation, maritime and land transport, mapping, disaster management and agriculture. It is supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
What you get
- Go-to-market and R&D support
- Access to syndicated capital pools and a network of mentors
- Market-access programmes, workshops, co-founder clinics and international collaborations
Who can apply: Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs with science and technology innovations applying space technologies, in either a Foundational Technologies or Downstream Applications category. The programme runs up to 12 months depending on the innovation's stage.
How selection works: Applications are reviewed every quarter by the SpIN Selection Committee; shortlisted applications go before a Grand Jury to form the cohort.
How to apply: Applications are open on a rolling basis all year through the SpIN page.
Where to apply
Other Social Alpha programmes
- Techtonic: Innovations for SustainabilitySocial Alpha's current Techtonic edition, scouting innovations across the energy transition, new materials and natural resources.
- Techtonic: Innovations in Clean EnergyA closed Techtonic edition that scouted renewable-energy, energy-efficiency and clean-energy-access innovations.
- Atal Incubation Centre – Social Alpha (AIC)A NITI Aayog Atal Innovation Mission incubation centre focused on climate, health and livelihoods start-ups.
- mach33.aeroA joint initiative with CSIR-NAL supporting aviation, aerospace and space-tech start-ups from a lab in Bengaluru.
- Department of Science and Technology NIDHI Seed Support SchemeA DST-backed seed fund giving grant support to start-ups already in Social Alpha's incubation programme.
- CEIBIC CleanTech ChallengeA closed clean-energy challenge run through the Clean Energy Innovation and Business Incubation Centre, with a preference for Kerala-based start-ups.
- Krishi Mangal (with Cisco CSR)A recurring agri-focused accelerator with Cisco CSR, now in its third edition, for start-ups supporting smallholder-farmer resilience.
- Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) and Entrepreneurs for Impact (E4i)Two fellowship tracks that bring in individuals to commercialise deep-science lab innovations or train as first-time impact entrepreneurs.