Building and expanding the
NEWSPACE ECONOMY
Through personalized education and engineered financial tools for both entrepreneurs and investors, we catalyze space commerce for industrialization, exploration, and settlement.
The world's longest-running space business plan competition
In the last decade, over 200 companies have participated in the competition and associated educational programs, gaining real-world fundraising experience and practical advice to improve their business ideas. We have awarded over $350,000 in cash prizes to promising startups, through various regional and national events. Along the way, more than 60 companies were publicly showcased to investors and customers, catalyzing millions in deal flow.
Providing accredited investors with practical and actionable information
The Space Investment Summit (SIS) is a one-day educational event designed to provide the investment community with an in-depth understanding of investing in this new industry. SIS features speakers and panel discussions from leading space investors and top space entrepreneurs, providing the audience with a unique look into the space industry’s market dynamics, investment climate, exit strategies, unique concerns and opportunities, and more.
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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & MORE
Introducing the Finalists for the 1st All-Virtual NewSpace BPC
The Center for Space Commerce and Finance, in conjunction with Foundation for the Future and Blue Marble Week, introduce the eight Finalists, representing 6 countries from around the world, for the first all-virtual NewSpace Business Plan Competition, to be held May...
State of “The Center” as We Fight The Coronavirus
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance: This have been a difficult time for all of us. I hope all you reading this are safe, well, and hanging in there as best you can. I want to begin by taking a brief step back, then continue...
Announcing the Finalists for the Fall 2019 NewSpace Business Plan Competition in Austin, TX
The Center for Space Commerce and Finance (CSCF) is excited to announce the finalists for the NewSpace Business Plan Competition. This event will be held on November 15th in Austin, TX in partnership with the 2019 New Worlds Conference. Competitors will participate in...