Six space startups have graduated from the University of South Australia’s 2025 Venture Catalyst Space accelerator program.
The program has been run by the Innovation & Collaboration Centre at UniSA and supported by the South Australia Space Industry Centre.
“Each of these startups is tackling a critical challenge for the future of space,” UniSA’s Deputy Director of Business Incubation, Craig Jones, said.
“It’s been remarkable to see how much South Australia’s space ecosystem has matured since we launched this program.
“The 2025 cohort reflects that evolution: founders who aren’t just building clever technology, but building capability, jobs, and international partnerships that strengthen the entire industry.”
This year’s six graduates have developed technologies spanning satellite communications, launch systems, data management and propulsion.
“Venture Catalyst Space is a launchpad for high-potential space startups, drawing top talent from around the globe to develop and scale up their ideas right here in our state,” Assistant Minister for Defence and Space Industries, Michael Brown, stated.
“The Malinauskas Government is proud to support the Venture Catalyst Space Program, which is playing a vital role in building capability, attracting investment and driving innovation within South Australia’s space sector.”
AFTdynamics, based in Adelaide, Australia, has been in the process of developing advanced propulsion and flight systems to enhance satellite manoeuvrability and reduce the cost of access to space.
Altair Orbital, headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, is building modular satellite platforms to enable rapid deployment and scalable infrastructure for commercial space missions.
BioSky Space Innovations, based in New Dehli, India, have been combining satellite data and AI to deliver smart insights for industry, aiming to become the Global South’s leading space intelligence company.
GroundZero Space, headquartered in Victoria, Australia, has been advancing space traffic management and situational awareness through real-time orbital tracking and analytics.
TrizLabz, based in Kerala, India, has been designing next generation materials and manufacturing solutions to improve the performance and resilience of space hardware.
Zyntax AI, based in Adelaide, Australia, has been harnessing artificial intelligence to enable autonomous decision-making and optimise mission efficiency in space operations.
The Venture Catalyst Space program has provided founders with equity free funding, tailored workshops, mentoring and national/international networks to accelerate their commercial growth. It has supported seven cohorts equating to 46 startups and 90 founders, with over 90 per cent of alumni still operating.
According to UniSA, the overall economic impact of the VCS program on the South Australian economy is now almost $36 million.
More information will soon be released about the program in 2026. Interested participants can register their interest through the existing UniSA website.