Program | Oman Space Accelerator Program

Oman Space Accelerator Program

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  Program Duration: 15 weeks

  Location: Muscat

  Language: English

In-person / Online

Registration: 13 July – 30 July 2025

Description

  • The Oman Space Accelerator Program (OSAP) is the first national accelerator in the Sultanate of Oman dedicated to the space sector. It aims to support and empower 10 innovative space-focused startups through an intensive 15-week program.
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  • The program features a series of interactive workshops and specialized intensive lectures covering a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, prototyping, business planning, investment readiness, intellectual property, and technological transformation. These sessions are delivered in collaboration with leading local and international experts, as well as specialized mentors in the space sector and related technologies.
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  • The program focuses on building participants' capabilities and guiding them toward developing impactful space solutions with national and regional relevance. It also provides access to global investment networks, new markets, and strategic partnerships to support their growth and expansion.

Outputs / Objectives

  • Building 10 Successful Companies (Foster 10 successful Omani space startups): The Space Accelerator Program aims to nurture and support 10 Omani space startups, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and funding necessary for success in both local and international markets. Participants will receive world-class training in entrepreneurship, business planning, technology development, and commercialization.
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  • Kick-start the Oman Space Ecosystem: This program will serve as a vital catalyst in the growth of Oman’s space industry. By connecting innovative startups with investors, mentors, and the tech community, we aim to build a self-sustaining space ecosystem that fosters continuous innovation and growth.
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  • Global and Regional Collaboration (Position Oman as a regional leader in space innovation): By leveraging Exotopic’s international networks, we aim to attract global investors, industry leaders, and collaborators to Oman’s space sector, positioning the country as a hub for space technology in the Middle East.
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  • Investment Attraction (Attract investment and build a self-sustaining space ecosystem): Through tailored investment readiness programs and pitch preparation workshops, participating startups will be guided to secure funding from both local and international sources. We aim to attract a significant amount of venture capital and private equity investment into Oman’s emerging space sector.

Registration Requirements:

Registration Requirements for the Oman Space Accelerator Program (OSAP)

 

General Eligibility Criteria:

  • The team must be Omani-led, meaning at least one founder must be an Omani national.
  • The applicant must fall under one of the following categories:
    • A registered company in Oman (SME or Startup) with a valid commercial registration.
    • An entrepreneur or academic team with a clear space-related idea, committed to registering a company if selected for the program.
  • The team must include at least one member capable of full participation in the program, whether in-person (Muscat) or online.
  • All applicants must be proficient in English for communication and participation.
  • Applicants must declare no conflict of interest with:
    • The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT)
    • Its employees or executive partners (e.g., ANKAA, Exotopic)
  • The team must commit to full participation throughout the 15-week program (August–December 2025), including:
    • Bootcamp
    • Mentoring
    • Demo Day
    • Any other mandatory events

Targeted Categories:

  1. Small & Medium-sized Tech Enterprises (Tech SMEs)
    • At least 50% Omani ownership.
    • Valid commercial registration (minimum 6 months from application date).
    • Must employ at least one full-time Omani staff member for a minimum of 3 months.
  2. Tech Startups
    • Majority Omani-owned.
    • Must have a valid commercial registration OR a letter of intent/certificate of registration in progress.
    • Must possess a prototype, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), or proof of concept.
  3. Entrepreneurs & Academia
    • Applicants must be Omani nationals or lead an Omani academic team.
    • Must present a clear, innovative idea related to the space sector.
    • Must commit to transforming the idea into a registered company or product during the program.

Registration

The registration will start on 13/07/2025

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