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The First Annual Challenge for Space Health
ABOUT THE
CARE IN SPACE CHALLENGE
The Care In Space Challenge (CIS Challenge) is the first of its kind, leveraging the extreme conditions of space to not only drive innovation but also to build viable businesses at the intersection of commercial space and biomedical science. It is increasingly evident that space, and in particular microgravity, has profound impacts on the speed of drug discovery, improvements in medical devices, and advancements related to regenerative medicine and life sciences. The challenge provides winning entrepreneurs and their startups an equity investment of $100,000 and admission into Starburst's 13-week accelerator program to help bring their ideas to fruition.
Please reach out to cis@starburst.aero with any questions or for more information.
Enabling the Future of Humanity in Space and on Earth
Space presents unique challenges to even the most basic of human health needs. Nearly every aspect of health will require innovative solutions to support extended human activity in space--some of which may have direct applications for their use on Earth
Currently, there exists an opportunity for innovators, founders, and health experts to join the nascent Space Health industry and bring about the future of human Care In Space
Supporting Entrepreneurs Building the Future
The Care In Space Challenge aims to support entrepreneurs developing novel solutions and technologies that will enable extended habitation and travel in space and the production of advanced treatments to be manufactured in space for use on Earth
Extreme conditions of space will necessitate innovations across all the areas within the "Healthcare Journey"
Health Monitoring & Diagnosis
Treatment & Therapeutics
Continuing Care & Life Support
The Healthcare Journey
Example Topics and Research Areas
Data Management:
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Personal Health Data Storage
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Data Privacy & Protection
Diagnostics:
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Health Data Analytics & Insights
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AI/ML-assisted Diagnosis
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Ultra-light, Compact Imaging Devices (CAT scan, Ultrasound, X-ray, etc.)
Life Support Systems:
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Air Systems, Water Systems, & Other Environmental Controls
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Physical Science of Human Habitats
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Bio-waste & Hygiene
Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals in Space:
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Purity Critical Medicines
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Crystalline-based Medicines
Mental Health:
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Mood & Emotion Monitoring
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Therapy & Psychiatry
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Habitat Design
Monitoring:
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Wearable Biometric Sensors
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Non-invasive Monitoring
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Fluid/blood samples & analysis
Physical Procedures:
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Urgent/Emergency Surgeries
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Cosmetic & Elective Surgeries
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Physical Therapy
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Prosthetics
Precision Medicine:
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Genomics
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Data Analysis
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Personalized Treatments
Regenerative Medicine:
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Radiation & Cell Stress Research
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3D Bio-printing
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Stem-cell Cultures & Therapies
Synthetic Bio:
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Pharmaceuticals
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Bio-fuels
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Nutritional Therapy
Advance the Future of Space Health
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