Nine innovative companies selected for fourth cohort of SDA TAP Lab ? Catalyst Campus Mini Accelerator
Catalyst Campus is proud to welcome the fourth cohort of small businesses to the SDA TAP Lab – Catalyst Campus Mini Accelerator, a dynamic two-month program designed to prepare innovative companies for integration with the Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications, and Processes Lab.
These nine outstanding companies, selected from across the world, bring cutting-edge solutions that align with national space defense priorities. Over the next eight weeks, participants will receive targeted mentorship and critical exposure to key DoD and SDA stakeholders.
Catalyst Campus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves as a collaborative innovation hub where government, industry, startups, and academia converge to accelerate tech advancement in aerospace and defense. With state-of-the-art facilities and programs like the Mini Accelerator, the Campus provides a launchpad for small businesses looking to break into the national security space ecosystem.
The SDA TAP Lab Mini Accelerator helps early-stage companies sharpen their technical solutions, navigate government contracting, and align with SDA's evolving mission needs. Designed as a pipeline into the SDA's Project Apollo, the program fosters practical integration and real-world application of emerging technologies in areas critical to Space Domain Awareness.
Running from February 17 to March 27, this cohort will include two in-person programming weeks in Colorado Springs from February 24 to March 6. During this time, companies will engage with subject matter experts, receive guidance on technical onboarding, and build relationships that support their transition to the SDA TAP Lab.
Companies selected for Cohort Four were chosen based on the technical promise of their solutions, alignment with SDA mission areas, and potential for impact across national defense applications.
Problem statements for the Mini Accelerator can be viewed at: https://catalystcampus.org/programs/miniaccelerator/.
The Catalyst Campus team, in collaboration with government and industry advisors, led a rigorous down-select process to identify the most promising applicants. Catalyst Campus is thrilled to introduce the selected companies:
Center For Space Laser Awareness – www.spacelaserawareness.org
Green Optics Co. Ltd. – www.greenoptics.com
Kharros, Inc. – www.kharros.com
Legion Space – www.legion-space.com
Look Up Space – www.lookupspace.com
MSPB Inc – www.squireinnovation.com/flashmob
SkyMesa Systems – www.skymesasystems.com
Stellerian – www.stellerian.com
ULOOK Technologies – www.ulook.space
Catalyst Campus is proud to continue fostering partnerships that accelerate innovation and strengthen space domain awareness. By bridging the gap between innovation and application, the program empowers small businesses to deliver real-world solutions that advance space operations and mission success.
About the SDA TAP Lab – Catalyst Campus Mini AcceleratorThe SDA TAP Lab – Catalyst Campus Mini Accelerator is a high-impact hybrid program designed to help early-stage and nontraditional companies accelerate the development of technologies that enhance Space Domain Awareness (SDA). Through focused two-month cycles, participants receive targeted mentorship, technical training, and access to mission-relevant data and resources. The program emphasizes collaboration between small businesses, government, industry, and academia to translate innovative ideas into practical solutions that address SDA mission needs. Headquartered at the Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation (CCTI) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the program operates within a collaborative ecosystem where industry, startups, entrepreneurs, and government partners intersect to drive innovation and advance the aerospace and defense community.
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