AWS launches space accelerator programme across Australia, India, and Japan

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of AWS Space Accelerator: APJ 2025, a programme designed to support startups across the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) regions that are focused on space technology.

This accelerator programme aims to propel the growing space economy in the Asia Pacific region. The 10-week accelerator will provide up to 40 selected startups with dedicated business resources, expertise, and guidance on technology and business capabilities, and to help them leverage AWS to build, grow, and scale their missions, a statement said.

The accelerator is open to space-sector startups at all stages based in Australia, New Zealand, India, or Japan. Participants can leverage the programme to build their technology platforms, scale their operations, and pursue investment opportunities.

The AWS Space Accelerator: APJ will be delivered in collaboration with AWS partners T-Hub, Minfy, Fusic, and Ansys, along with leading space organisations including the Australia Space Agency, IN-SPACe, iLAuNCH, and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.

The selected startups will receive up to $100,000 in AWS credits as part of AWS Activate, technical guidance from AWS experts and partners to build solutions on AWS, business coaching and mentorship from experienced industry leaders, connections to venture capital firms and potential customers and access to access to space industry leaders.

According to the statement, this accelerator builds upon the successful AWS Space Accelerator: India in 2024, which supported 24 space tech startups.