Arkisys has announced the launch of the \u2018Embark\u2019 program, a\nglobal initiative designed to open new doors for innovators by accelerating and\nsimplifying access to orbit for their early-stage technologies and business\nideas. For this first phase, only U.S. companies who currently are in the\nprocess of or were recently funded as part of any SBIR\/STTR Phase I or II\neffort are eligible. These companies are being offered a unique opportunity to\nutilize Arkisys\u2019 on-orbit Space Port as an addition or alternative to the\ngovernment-funded effort. Typically, SBIR\/STTR follow-on contracts are limited\nleaving some worthy efforts without a defined path forward. Arkisys via Embark\ncan provide these companies the option to continue their work and get their\ninnovations launched into orbit. Once on board, additional opportunities are\navailable to scale the experiments and collaborate with others on the Port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Embark U.S. program is just the first step in a global\ninitiative, and additional opportunities to participate will be made available\napproximately every quarter. Embark is one element of Arkisys\u2019 mission is to\naccelerate worldwide innovation in near and cis-lunar space and simplify\non-orbit risk reduction and operations for anyone. The Port enables its\ncustomers easy and secure access to transportation, on-orbit assembly, hosted\nPort services, and payloads through Arkisys\u2019 software platform. Participants in\nEmbark will gain the opportunity to explore new scientific and commercial\nexpeditions, rapidly pursue revenue-generating markets, and operate new\ntechnologies and platforms in orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAccelerating the transition from innovative concept to a\nproduct or operation is something we believe in enabling for the Space industry,\u201d\nsays Dan Lopez, CBMO for Arkisys. \u201cWe have the ability to take the unique\ninvestment made by the USG through the powerful SBIR\/STTR program and offer a\nunique opportunity to fly hardware for companies at early-stage development\nthat may never make it out of the Phase I\/II cycle, helping to amplify the\ninitial goals of these programs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An informational webinar will be held virtually on November 10 from 10-11 am PST. U.S. Companies and Individuals will learn more about the Embark U.S. program and how it can help them accelerate their technology or product to the expanding LEO and cis-lunar economy and market. You do not need to be currently funded by an SBIR\/STTR to attend, as this program is anticipated to become a rolling activity with many opportunities. Sign up here in order to confirm your attendance: https:\/\/www.arkisys.com\/embark<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n