Applications Now Open: 2025 Humans In Space (HIS) Challenge
The 2025 Humans In Space Challenge is officially accepting applications. This global initiative invites researchers, startups, and innovators dedicated to advancing healthcare technologies for space missions and leveraging microgravity to unlock biomedical breakthroughs that benefit both space exploration and life on Earth.
[Core Tracks]
- Exploration – Addressing astronaut health risks during long-duration missions
- Life Science – Investigating disease mechanisms through microgravity-based research
- Artificial Intelligence – Developing predictive and autonomous healthcare systems for space environments
[Awards and Benefits]
- Up to $500,000 in Equity Investment for startups advancing space healthcare solutions
- Up to $300,000 in Orbital Launch Funding, based on project scale and feasibility
- $100,000 in AWS Credits to support secure experiment data management and analysis
- Technical validation opportunities, including on-orbit missions and zero-gravity simulations
- Potential for collaboration with NASA, ESA, DLR, and other leading space institutions
- Participation in the HIS Accelerator Program, offering tailored mentorship and international exposure
✓ Application Deadline: July 11, 2025 (EST)
✓ Learn more and apply: humansinspaceofficial.com
Stay tuned for further updates and announcements. We look forward to your engagement in shaping the future of space healthcare.
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