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Space Commerce Institute Launching Educational Workshops for Entrepreneurs

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Oct. 19, 2022 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today announced that its Space Commerce Institute will host a series of virtual workshops for entrepreneurs to gain the knowledge and skills to grow their business in the space industry. The workshops will guide attendees on how to integrate their products and services into the broader space ecosystem and address common challenges when entering the dynamic marketplace.

Event: Overview of the Space Economy
Date: Available now, on-demand
Featured Speaker: Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
Fee: $149
Purchase: cie.spacefoundation.org/overview-space-economy
Activities:
The billion-dollar space economy is booming. Learn what every company needs to know about the dynamic global space landscape —government budgets, market trends, policies, and economic drivers.

Event: Emerging Technologies and Space Market Trends
Date: Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022; available on-demand after 11:00 a.m. EDT
Featured Speaker: Laura Forczyk, Founder and Executive Director, Astralytical
Fee: $149
Purchase: cie.spacefoundation.org/emerging-technologies
Activities:
From satellites and space debris management to commercial space stations, space is an exciting expanding frontier. Learn about the economic drivers of the new space economy and the technologies and industries at the forefront — pushing humanity into the stars.

Event: Strategies for Growth
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022; available on-demand after 11:00 a.m. EDT
Featured Speaker: Adrian Saez, Controlling and Reporting Manager, Santander Asset Management
Fee: $149
Purchase: cie.spacefoundation.org/partnership-for-growth
Activities:
• This workshop will discuss the main tools to become part of the global space supply chain. Learn how to navigate the Space business, from market segmentation to partners vs. supplier relationships, to the latest trends including crowdsourcing.

Event: Space Adjacent Industries
Date: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022; available on-demand after 11:00 a.m. EDT
Featured Speaker: Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
Fee: $149
Purchase: cie.spacefoundation.org/space-adjacent-industries
Activities:
• The space economy is a dynamic web of industries growing and sustaining it in ways that you may not expect. Explore how your products, services and skill sets can fit into the next evolution of space advancement.

About Space Commerce Institute

Space Commerce Institute is a program offered by Center for Innovation and Education to facilitate access and growth for university students, entrepreneurs, businesses and professionals in the global space ecosystem. The program offers four distinct pillars of service, each designed at various levels to support specialized needs throughout phases of growth: Space Foundation University, Professional Development, Consulting Services, and Specialized Programming. To learn more about Space Commerce Institute, visit https://cie.spacefoundation.org/space-commerce-institute.

About Center for Innovation and Education

Center for Innovation and Education, a division of Space Foundation, is a lifelong learning provider for the global space ecosystem that offers workforce development and economic opportunity for pre-K-12 and university students, teachers, entrepreneurs, businesses and space professionals.   Programs and resources are delivered in person or virtually around the globe. Through its Workforce Development Roadmap of programs and resources, Center for Innovation and Education enhances the outlook and opportunities for careers, jobs and business ventures. To learn more about Center for Innovation and Education, please visit www.spacefoundation.org/cie, and  visit www.discoverspace.org to learn more about Space Foundation Discovery Center.

About Space Foundation

Space Foundation is a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, offering a gateway to information, education and collaboration for space exploration and space-to-Earth industries that define the global space ecosystem. Driven by a partnership model, Space Foundation operates three divisions that unite the entire spectrum of stakeholders — business, government, education and local communities — through corporate membership, sponsorship, fundraising and grants. Symposium 365 is the premier source for media and events, including the world-renowned Space Symposium and The Space Report. Center for Innovation and Education is a lifelong learning provider. Global Alliance facilitates collaboration around the world. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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