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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed from a partnership of the University of Colorado and Sierra Nevada
Corporation’s Space Systems Group
2011 Call for Venture Companies
eSpaceCenter.org303/630-1611
info@espacecenter.org
Our Mission:
Support the creation and development of entrepreneurial space companies
Commercialize the technologies they create
Develop the workforce to fuel their growth
Aerospace mfg infrastructure
Aerospace mfg infrastructure
Seed Grants $20K
Seed Grants $20K
Experienced CEO
Experienced CEO
Agency relationships
Agency relationships
University student
workforce
University student
workforce
Coordinate with SBIR
Coordinate with SBIR
SBIR Mentorship
SBIR Mentorship Congressional
relationshipsCongressional relationships
CO government relationships
CO government relationships
Industry relationships
Industry relationships
Private equity investment
Private equity investment
Classified workClassified work
Non-engineer workforce
Non-engineer workforce
Office space and infrastructure
Office space and infrastructure
eSpace Incubator Resources
Business ElementsBusiness ElementsRelationshipsRelationshipsFundingFunding
Entrepreneurialmentorship
Entrepreneurialmentorship
Business plan developmentBusiness plan development
The eSpace Incubator Process
Venture contacts eSpace
Venture contacts eSpace
eSpace evaluates venture against eSpace
resources
eSpace evaluates venture against eSpace
resources
10Q + initial
meeting
10Q + initial
meeting
DeclineDecline
eSpace not likely to catalyze success
Clear benefit from
multiple eSpace
resources
Propose eSpace
partnership
Propose eSpace
partnership
eSpace and venture sign partnership agreement
eSpace and venture sign partnership agreement
Request proposal: How can eSpace
resources catalyze success?
Request proposal: How can eSpace
resources catalyze success?
Not clear if eSpace can
support
Mentor assignedMentor
assigned
Identification of resources
needed
Identification of resources
needed
Venture, mentor, and eSpace work together toward successVenture, mentor, and eSpace work together toward success
DeclineDecline
eSpace 10Q
Income potential: value
vs. cost?
Income potential: value
vs. cost?
Team?Team?
Who will invest: champions?
Who will invest: champions?
IP, market protection position?
IP, market protection position?
Revenue potential?Revenue potential?
Significance of problem?
Significance of problem?
Solution to the problem?
Solution to the problem?
Problem Addressed?
Problem Addressed?
Competition?Competition?
Cost to be market ready?
Cost to be market ready?
10Q Enables:
Venture self-evaluation Identification of development areas Determination of viability eSpace/venture discussion Pre-business plan
18-Month Results 2008-201018-Month Results 2008-2010
30 Round I Applicants– 3 incubated; 16 SBIR proposals submitted; 3 won– 2 graduates
15 Round 2 Applicants– 6 incubated; 6 SBIR proposals submitted; 4 won
Scope of Ventures– Hardware and software– Dual-use technology applications (aerospace and
commercial)– Green technologies– Products, services, consulting
* SBIR: Small Business Innovation Research grants
eSpace Incubator Program
Current eSpace Participants
6DoFGround instruments for space
exploration CU MS student
ACTA Nano-particles for heat transfer
BCT Small control moment gryos
KYGNantennas for 24 hour radiation to
electricity CU MS students
NDPSecure customized data transmission
to earth Next Giant
Leap Google X-Prize contestant TIGON
EnerTec Hybrid propulsionCU
faculty/students
SAS Tracking orbital debris
ZybekAir impact reactor processes any
material to nanoparticles
Venture Design ProgramVenture Design Program
2009-11: $240,000 supported 102 students in eight+ Venture Design projects
– CubeSat– Mini-jet engine– LIDAR– Hyperion (graduate) and Solstice (undergraduate) in support of TIGON
EnerTec incubated company– Hybrid Propulsion Rocket– Smartsondes– Lunar Lander
Two $5,000 fellowships for entrepreneurship Supported proposals for two Centers
– Center for Integrated Sensing in Extreme Environments (ISEE) through NSF– FAA Center of Excellence for Commercialization of Space Transportation
Straight to Space ProgramStraight to Space Program
eSpace collaborates with industry and academia to provide life-changing career opportunities for high school, community college,
and university graduates.
2009: Placed 31 individuals in 10 entrepreneurial companies
2010-11: Placed 7 individuals to date
Five Years LaterFive Years LaterWhat has eSpace Accomplished?What has eSpace Accomplished?
Hundreds to thousands of direct and related aerospace jobs
created
Dozens of entrepreneurial companies created
New pipeline developed for aerospace workforce development
Commercialization of university, industry, and lab technologies
eSpace a self-sustaining, thriving, entrepreneurial not-for-profit
Model that can replicate in other states, broadening national impact
Rocky Mountain Aerospace Corridor as the center of mass for entrepreneurial space
Accepting Incubator Applications NowAccepting Incubator Applications Now
Accelerate Your Start-Up at eSpace: The Center for Space Entrepreneurship
Financial Grants
CEO Mentorship
Office Space
Manufacturing Facilities
Agency & Industry Relationships
http://eSpaceCenter.org
303/630-1611
4001 Discovery Drive, Suite 290
Boulder, CO 80303
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