For founders pursuing commercial opportunities that exploit the recent drop in the cost of accessing space.

The Space Stream at CDL-Toronto brings together astronauts, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists from fields related to space exploration and transportation, satellite communications, Earth observation, automation and robotics. CDL startups work with these mentors to sharpen objectives, prioritize time and resources, raise capital, build networks and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research.

The startups attend five in-person objective-setting sessions between October and June. CDL is a non-profit organization. There are no fees for participation and CDL does not take any equity. Learn more about the CDL program.

Who Should Apply?

The Space Stream is particularly suited to coachable research teams and startup companies who are applying artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to exploit commercial opportunities in the space industry. This Stream is tailored towards early-stage companies (early venture or growth) or even projects (pre-incorporation); however, startups at all levels of maturity will be considered. Companies from ten countries participated in the program last year.

Example Innovation Areas:

Satellites and communication networks

Earth observation

Software and AI systems

Robotics and automation

Materials and energy solutions

Computing and data processing

Space logistics and manufacturing

Satellite hardware (i.e. sensors, antennas, chips, propulsion)

Planetary exploration and interplanetary transportation

The list above is not exhaustive. Contact space@creativedestructionlab.com to discuss the program and your venture with someone from the Space Stream.