MegazoneCloud, AWS, and KASA to Support Domestic Space and Satellite Startups
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MegazoneCloud, AWS, and the Korea AeroSpace Administration announced on the 14th that they are recruiting companies to participate in "AWS Space Accelerator: Korea 2026" for domestic space and satellite startups.
This year's program will select 15 to 20 domestic startups in the space sector, and eligible applicants are domestic startups in the early stage to Pre-Series B with a plan to develop a space system based on AWS.
The application deadline is October 2, and screening and onboarding will take place in October before the program begins on October 27 and runs through November 13.
MegazoneCloud, AWS, and the Korea AeroSpace Administration announced on the 14th that they are recruiting companies to participate in "AWS Space Accelerator: Korea 2026" for domestic space and satellite startups.
"AWS Space Accelerator" is AWS's global support program for space industry startups. The program aims to strengthen technology development capabilities and support business growth, and it provides cloud technology and business mentoring. It launched in 2021 and is now in its 6th year, having supported startups in the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. The program supports the building and expansion of space startups' businesses based on cloud technology.
This year's participating organizations in the Korea program are AWS, the Korea AeroSpace Administration, and MegazoneCloud. MegazoneCloud will provide hands-on lab support, 1:1 technical mentoring from experts, and overall program operations support.
This year's program will select 15 to 20 domestic startups in the space sector. The selection categories are satellite manufacturing and operations, Earth observation, launch vehicles, on-orbit services, space communications, AI in the space sector, and space software.
Eligible applicants are domestic startups in the early stage to Pre-Series B. The requirement is a plan to develop a space system based on AWS. Selected companies will be offered cloud and AI technology sessions, hands-on labs, business coaching, and networking opportunities with investors and industry stakeholders.
The application deadline is October 2, and applications are being accepted through MegazoneCloud Tech Blog Itting. Screening and onboarding will take place in October, and the program will begin on October 27 and run through November 13. Program activities include cloud and AI technology sessions, hands-on labs, and business coaching.
After the main program, pitch sessions tied to overseas space events, a final pitch day, and a graduation ceremony will follow.
This program is structured so that MegazoneCloud participates as a partner and supports overall operations. MegazoneCloud will support participant onboarding, provide hands-on labs, and handle overall program operations, including 1:1 technical mentoring from experts. Through AWS Activate, AWS will provide up to USD 100,000 worth of cloud credits, as well as technical support and business coaching from industry experts. The Korea AeroSpace Administration will support the discovery of promising domestic space startups and help connect them with government and industry networks.
Selected companies will receive business coaching from space industry experts. Coaching topics include funding, market entry, and pitching. In addition, selected companies will be given networking opportunities with VC firms and demand-side companies. Global exchange opportunities using the AWS Global Space Accelerator alumni network will also be provided.
MegazoneCloud CEO Yom Dong-hoon said the company will support domestic space and satellite startups so they can use cloud and AI technology to improve their technological competitiveness and turn that into business growth. He added that he hopes the program will become an opportunity to connect investors, customers, and the industry ecosystem, and help drive growth in both domestic and overseas markets.
As a separate development, MegazoneCloud received AWS Security Competency from AWS on the 9th.
Source: IT DAILY · Kwon Young-seok
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