ACCELERATE
SPACE
TECHNOLOGIES &
RESEARCH in
AEROSPACE

About Astra

ASTRA, a Space Tech focused Accelerator program powered by Starburst (the world’s first and only global aviation and space accelerator) and run in collaboration with IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel’s space tech leader) to advance space technology and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs here in Israel.

By launching next-generation space technology ventures, ASTRA will transform Israel from a startup nation to a spacetech nation.

This early-stage accelerator is designed to support startups in several verticals with space technologies applications. The program will create an innovation hub nurtured by key players in the industry, both locally and globally.

The selected startups in the program will have the opportunity to engage with Starburst and its partners to form deliverable commercial benefits as well as invaluable connections that contribute to their growth and advancement.

ASTRA is calling innovators and entrepreneurs to take part in this exciting venture that will progress human exploration into the heavens. Selected candidates await support with regard to fundraising, business development, help with securing proof-of-concept, commercialization strategy, product-market fit, coaching, mentoring, and much more!

Two cohorts per year

100

Expert mentors and advisors

Space Earth Economy

ASTRA focuses on technologies solving global challenges for the space-earth economy and looks for solutions that can also have dual application: not only to explore the commercial markets here on earth but that are also critical to space missions.

Space Exploration

ASTRA seeks to progress and develop ideas and technologies that tackle the difficulties in transportation to and within space, all for the sake of providing stronger connectivity to off-planet activities.

Space Commercialization

ASTRA will support companies that target commercialization of services and operations that take place in space, from situational awareness to in-space servicing & other Infrastructure for frontier space economy.

Founded in 2012, Starburst is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities – accelerators, consulting, and ventures – they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington DC, the team has built a robust community with 60+ partners and a portfolio of 140+ startups. Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defense with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world.