The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP) to create an ecosystem that brings together industry, academia, and start-ups in the space sector. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation by inviting ideas and proposals for missions and system concepts related to in-orbit servicing, manufacturing, and recycling, supporting a circular economy in space
. Additionally, a comprehensive open-access database of space tech startups and innovations was launched in partnership with ESA and Fondazione E. Amaldi. This database maps over 2,200 startups globally and serves as a knowledge base and meeting place for diverse stakeholders in the space tech ecosystem, further promoting collaboration between industry, academia, and startups
. In India, the Indian Space Policy 2023 was introduced to facilitate the active participation of non-governmental entities, including startups and academia, aiming to build a flourishing commercial space sector and a robust ecosystem through regulatory reforms, R&D investments, and talent development
. Thus, platforms like ESA's Open Space Innovation Platform and the space tech startup database, along with national policies like India's Space Policy 2023, have been launched to create and nurture ecosystems involving industry, academia, and startups in the space sector.
