Amazon Web Services (AWS) has selected 42 Indian startups to participate in its AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025 program. The 10-week virtual initiative aims to help these startups advance their innovations in the space technology sector.
This is part of the larger cohort with a total of 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan. The program will conclude on November 28, with startups showcasing their solutions to space agencies, investors, and industry leaders.
The program offers support, including up to $100,000 in AWS credits, business coaching, technical guidance, and mentorship. Clint Crosier, director of the aerospace and satellite business at AWS, highlighted the accelerator’s role in helping startups leverage cloud technologies to address complex challenges in space.
“We’re proud to support these visionary companies as they leverage cloud technologies to solve complex challenges in space and back on earth, from designing new launch systems to climate resilience, space sustainability, and data accessibility,” he said.
India’s Space Sector
The 2025 cohort reflects the growing significance of India’s space sector, which has been bolstered by government initiatives, such as the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre’s (IN-SPACe) funding of approximately 5 billion rupees ($57.58 million) for space innovators.
The selected startups are developing solutions across diverse space segments, such as geospatial analytics, satellite propulsion, and space sustainability.
These startups include Bengaluru-based SkyServe, which offers in-space edge computing with its EdgeAI Suite to process Earth observation data onboard satellites, providing faster and lower-cost insights.
Another participant, Axial Aero, is creating simulators for astronaut and pilot training, while Quantumspace is securing satellite communications with compact, quantum-safe Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) modules that integrate easily into existing spacecraft without costly redesigns.
Cosmoserv Space is another company tackling space debris with a dual-spacecraft system that utilises AI, robotics, and refuelling depots to deliver scalable active debris removal.
The accelerator is delivered in collaboration with key partners, including IN-SPACe, the Australian Space Agency, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, ensuring startups receive both technical and business expertise.
Overall, the program operates in three primary space segments: geospatial applications (51%), launch and space infrastructure (42%), and simulation (7%).
