Space Systems Innovation Platform®Independent.
Swiss-based.
Globally Connected.
Industrializing the future of microgravity and orbital infrastructure.
SSIP is a Swiss non-profit innovation platform accelerating collaboration between industry, academia and international ecosystems, to transform microgravity from experimental promise into industrial capability.
"We collaborate, not compete. We build bridges where others see walls."
SSIP Programmes & Platforms
Explore SSIP’s principal programmes, platforms and applied-innovation ecosystems.
Lucerne / Switzerland
Independent non-profit
Founded 2025
Switzerland's independent platform for applied innovation.
SSIP acts as a neutral orchestration and execution layer connecting Swiss precision, global innovation ecosystems and next-generation industrial pathways.
We are not a startup, not a venture firm, not a commercial aerospace company. We are a Swiss non-profit, designed to coordinate where competing actors cannot.
Neutral Collaboration
Trusted ground for industry, academia and institutions.
Swiss Governance
Precision, neutrality and institutional credibility.
Trusted Infrastructure
Long-term platforms over short-term projects.
Applied Innovation
From microgravity research to industrial pathways.
Industrial Translation
Bridging Earth industries and orbital execution.
International Ecosystem
25+ countries, one coordinated platform.
Strategic verticals
Microgravity-enabled
Four industries.
One orbital frontier.
SSIP orchestrates collaboration across the verticals where microgravity is transitioning from scientific curiosity to industrial capability.
Life Sciences in Space
SSIP enables collaboration between biotech, pharma, academia and orbital infrastructure providers to accelerate translational life sciences and scalable in-space biomanufacturing.
Global Collaboration
SSIP acts as a neutral collaboration platform for Space, Defense and dual-use innovation. We connect research, industry and institutions with trusted international partners.
Through structured cooperation and joint pilots, SSIP enables cross-border technology transfer while keeping IP, data and decision-making sovereign and anchored in Switzerland.
Swiss & EU Market Access
SSIP helps qualified partners enter and scale into Swiss and European markets. We introduce technologies into innovation ecosystems in a compliant and credible way, working with Technopark Luzern and innovation networks.
Lucerne and Central Switzerland serve as the landing hub: a controlled point of entry where solutions can be validated, piloted and presented to Swiss and European stakeholders.
What We Do
Connecting Ecosystems
Bridging international companies, academia, and innovators with Swiss and European ecosystems through education, workshops, and cross-border collaboration.
Collaboration & Matchmaking
We curate trusted collaborations between industry, academia, and research labs through workshops, partner missions, and innovation programs across space, defense, and deep-tech.
Education & Talent Acceleration
We deliver masterclasses, bootcamps, and student challenges that turn academic excellence into real-world impact and industry-ready talent.
Applied Innovation Programs
We co-develop joint challenges and pilot projects (dual-use ready) with clear governance and measurable outcomes, from concept to prototype to deployment.
National & European Hackathons
Including NASA Space Apps Luzern and specialized dual-use, AI, and quantum sprints that connect Swiss research with real industry needs, typically 3 to 4 events per year.
SSIP Hub SaaS Platform
A secure digital platform that accelerates problem definition, concept development, and pilot execution, powered by Swiss infrastructure, Swiss data, and Swiss IP.
Swiss Lab Network
Direct access to facilities and expertise from leading Swiss research institutions for testing, validation, and rapid prototyping.
Legal & IP Framework
Export control, data sovereignty, IP protection, and compliance enabling Swiss and European partners to collaborate globally without losing strategic control.
Roadmap 2025-2027
SSIP Launch in Lucerne
- Brand, communication, and structure established at Technopark Luzern.
Space x Life Sciences Workshop
- Joint workshop at Technopark Luzern linking microgravity and biotech for commercial use cases.
ActInSpace 2026 Lucerne
- Ready to build the future? ActInSpace 2026 Lucerne invites students, developers, researchers and creators to solve real challenges from CNES, ESA and partners.
Strategic Workshop, Invitation Only
- A closed-door strategic workshop to co-create European–Swiss pathways for NewSpace, in-orbit services, and advanced manufacturing.
UNIVERSUM
- Originally introduced as SSIP Exploratorium and evolved into UNIVERSUM, the platform creates an experimental environment for exploring emerging concepts, technologies and cross-disciplinary pathways across space, deep tech, AI and life sciences.
Exploration & Applied Innovation Platform
Global Orbital Infrastructure Summit
- Flagship strategic summit gathering global leaders to shape the future of orbital infrastructure, in-orbit services and next-generation space systems.
SSIP ATLAS
- SSIP ATLAS is the premium intelligence platform developed by the Space Systems Innovation Platform (SSIP), designed to serve as the intelligent digital twin of Switzerland's innovation ecosystem.
Swiss–India Space & Deep-Tech Mission
- Independent mission across Bengaluru and Hyderabad connecting space, life sciences and applied deep tech. SSIP, HSLU / BIOTESC and Inventicia will engage with Indian research, industry and innovation ecosystems, including participation at BSX 2026.
Bengaluru · Hyderabad — SSIP · HSLU / BIOTESC · Inventicia
Swiss Hackathon 2026 — Orbital Infrastructure Challenge
- A 48-hour applied-engineering sprint at Technopark Luzern connecting multidisciplinary talent, industry and research across orbital systems, life sciences, AI, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity and digital twins.
Lucerne · Technopark Luzern — SSIP × Technopark Luzern × HSLU
NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026
- A two-day global innovation challenge bringing multidisciplinary teams together to solve real-world Earth and space challenges using NASA and Space Agency Partner open data, connecting global problem-solving with the Lucerne innovation ecosystem.
Planned Lucerne Local Event
SSIP Global Summit
- High-level gathering in Lucerne focused on space, dual-use innovation, deep-tech commercialization and strategic partnerships.
Integration & Continuity
- SSIP becomes a permanent, self-sustaining innovation hub embedded in the Technopark Luzern ecosystem and anchored in the Canton of Lucerne.
SSIP ATLAS
The Intelligent Digital Twin of the Swiss Innovation Ecosystem
SSIP ATLAS is the premium intelligence platform developed by the Space Systems Innovation Platform (SSIP), designed to serve as the intelligent digital twin of Switzerland's innovation ecosystem.
Bringing together organisations, technology capabilities, strategic partnerships, research institutions, industrial assets, supply chains, verified news and AI-powered intelligence, ATLAS transforms fragmented information into a secure, searchable and actionable knowledge environment.
Developed for industry, government, academia and investors, the platform enables organisations to identify strategic partners, discover complementary capabilities, monitor ecosystem developments and accelerate innovation through data-driven decision making.
More than a digital platform, SSIP ATLAS provides a dynamic intelligence layer connecting the Swiss innovation ecosystem across Space, Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Defence, Energy and other deep-tech sectors.
"Access to SSIP ATLAS is reserved exclusively for organisations subscribing to the SSIP Digital Twin Service. Subscriber organisations benefit from privileged access to advanced ecosystem intelligence, capability mapping, strategic insights, verified market information and collaboration opportunities within one secure environment. Organisations interested in joining the SSIP Digital Twin ecosystem are invited to contact SSIP to discuss subscription options and onboarding."
SSIP Ecosystem Platforms
An interconnected architecture of strategic platforms, summits and exploration environments connecting Swiss industry with the future orbital and deep-tech economy.
SSIP ATLAS
Swiss Space Ecosystem Intelligence Platform
SSIP's ecosystem-intelligence platform and evolving digital representation of the Swiss space ecosystem: organisations, capabilities and opportunities.
UNIVERSUM
Future concepts and deep-tech exploration
SSIP's innovation exploration environment, connecting emerging concepts, deep-tech experimentation and translational pathways across space, life sciences and AI.
Space BioDistrict
An independent SSIP initiative · Lucerne
Where life sciences meet the orbital economy: an independent, capability-driven ecosystem connecting life sciences, microgravity, advanced manufacturing, AI and space infrastructure.
Microgravity
Orbital experimentation and life sciences
Strategic microgravity research vertical connecting Swiss industry with in-orbit experimentation platforms.
Swiss Hackathon 2026
2–4 October 2026 · Lucerne
Talent, industry, research and technology partners working three days on real space, deep-tech and industrial challenges.
Hub
The Swiss innovation hub for orbital industries
Lucerne-anchored hub orchestrating partners, programs and translational opportunities across the ecosystem.
Why Lucerne
Lucerne stands at the intersection of Swiss innovation, precision engineering, applied research, and trust. From the Technopark Luzern we connect national actors in AI, quantum, robotics, earth observation, biotech and space systems, and we open that capability to selected international partners under a Swiss legal, security, and IP framework.
With the integration of leading research institutions, Lucerne is positioned to become Switzerland's "Home of Applied Innovation" in space, dual-use and deep-tech.
Impact Targets by 2027
Partners
SSIP operates as a bridge connecting research institutions, applied engineering labs, industry and strategic global partners.
Strategic Partners
SSIP's partner ecosystem is organised into structured tiers of engagement — from institutional anchors to Platinum, Gold and Silver industrial partners, and a broader network of strategic and international collaborators.
Anchor Partners
The institutional and academic foundations that host, enable and legitimise the SSIP ecosystem.
Technopark Luzern
Technopark Luzern is the strategic host and innovation partner of SSIP. As Central Switzerland's leading innovation hub, it provides the physical, institutional and entrepreneurial backbone for SSIP's activities, enabling collaboration between start-ups, scale-ups, industry, academia and public stakeholders.
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HSLU & Biotesc
The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), together with Biotesc, the Biotechnology Space Support Center, serves as Academic Anchor Partner of SSIP. HSLU brings strong expertise in engineering, life sciences, applied research, and technology transfer, while Biotesc provides specialized capabilities in biomedical space research, bridging academic excellence and industrial implementation.
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SSIP's highest tier of industrial commitment — strategic technology and industrial leaders shaping the orbital economy alongside SSIP.
Innovian Space
Innovian Space is a space strategy and innovation company with 25+ years of experience supporting research, development, and commercialization in Low Earth Orbit. Platform-agnostic and client-focused, it accelerates discovery and transforms space-based R&D into commercially viable solutions.
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Swiss Fibertec
Swiss Fibertec AG specializes in high-performance carbon fiber composite components for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and defense. A leading Swiss manufacturer in advanced composite materials, supporting next-generation space systems and microgravity applications.
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maxon
Global Swiss leader in high-precision drive systems, robotics and motion control technologies for aerospace, industrial automation, medical and advanced engineering applications. Renowned for Swiss precision and innovation, maxon supports next-generation technologies through cutting-edge engineering, reliability and industrial excellence.
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Deep-tech and specialist partners contributing focused expertise, technology and go-to-market capability.
Tipalo GmbH
Tipalo GmbH is a Swiss deep-tech company focused on the development of Cognitive Edge AI and autonomous systems inspired by biological intelligence. Based near Zurich, the company is developing digital brain architectures with an Artificial Nervous System designed to enable intelligent real-time interaction between AI and physical "bodies" such as buildings, vehicles, robots and future space systems. Tipalo's approach combines self-learning logic structures, autonomous decision-making and edge intelligence to support next-generation applications in smart infrastructure, robotics, industrial automation and future orbital environments. Through its vision for explainable and adaptive AI, Tipalo contributes to the evolution of autonomous technologies across terrestrial and space-related industries.
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Institutional, research, industrial and international collaboration partners advancing SSIP's cross-border programs.
Lucerne Business
Lucerne Business is the official economic development agency of the Canton of Lucerne, supporting companies, investors and innovators in establishing, growing and internationalizing their activities in Central Switzerland. As a Strategic Network Partner of SSIP, Lucerne Business strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem, facilitates access to industry, public stakeholders and international markets, and reinforces Lucerne's positioning as a leading hub for deep-tech, space and future industries.
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CSEM
Swiss technology innovation center driving applied research and industrial transformation across advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, semiconductors, photonics and life sciences. CSEM bridges science and industry through cutting-edge engineering, technology transfer and high-impact collaboration, accelerating next-generation innovation from Switzerland to global markets.
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CSA, Center for Space and Aviation
The Center for Space and Aviation Switzerland and Liechtenstein aims to harness the full potential of the New Space Economy for the region and whole Europe, together with its national and international partners. The strategic goals of the Center are aligned with the government council decision on space as a cantonal flagship with economically sustainable impact, and the synthesis report from the federal government, canton, and municipalities about the area development of Dübendorf Airfield. These decisions have long time horizons spanning decades.
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VSH – The Underground Future Lab
VersuchsStollen Hagerbach (VSH) operates The Underground Future Lab, a unique underground research facility in Switzerland. It partners with academia and industry to jointly develop research projects in a modular, adaptable infrastructure for large-scale prototyping and material testing underground, supporting innovation in construction, infrastructure, energy, space analog environments and societal resilience.
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Elara Aerospace
Elara Aerospace develops reusable suborbital launch vehicles for scientific and commercial missions, delivering up to 100 kg to 150–400 km. Through its Starlight series and Hopper VTVL demonstrator, the company advances propulsion, guidance, and autonomous landing technologies, establishing a new European capability in high-frequency, reusable spaceflight.
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Inbound Aerospace
Inbound Aerospace is a space research and technology company developing a Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) based autonomous, unmanned, free-flying, recoverable spacecraft. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Chennai, India, the company enables in-orbit and microgravity-based research, manufacturing and technology demonstrations for customers worldwide, with presence in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
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Inventicia
Basel-based innovation consultancy at the intersection of space and health. Bridges life sciences with the emerging space economy, fostering cross-sector collaboration and extending SSIP's reach into the India–Swiss business corridor.
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Swiss Technova
Swiss Technova is a Swiss engineering and industrialisation partner dedicated to transforming advanced concepts into production-ready systems. With expertise in precision engineering, technology transfer and industrial scaling, it supports deep-tech, aerospace and future-industry ventures in bridging the gap from laboratory innovation to reliable, market-ready manufacturing.
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MER Root Lab
MER Root Lab is a biotechnology research platform based in Cancún, Mexico, developing advanced regenerative medicine systems. Founded by Dr. Adriana Gudiño, the laboratory integrates cellular therapies, hormonal regulation, peptides, exosomes, nutrigenomics and epigenetics to design personalized biological interventions that support longevity, wellness and clinical health applications.
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T-Hub
T-Hub is one of the world's largest startup innovation ecosystems, based in Hyderabad, India. Through its AIC T-Hub SpaceTech Program (Orbit), it accelerates early-stage SpaceTech startups from MVP to commercialisation with expert mentorship, funding support, market access and global networking, strengthening India's space technology ecosystem and international collaboration.
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EuroTube Foundation
EuroTube Foundation is a Swiss research infrastructure of national importance developing sustainable next-generation transport. Founded in 2019, it connects academia and industry to research and validate hyperloop and vacuum transport technologies, operating the DemoTube test facility and developing the AlphaTube 3km high-speed test track in Valais, Switzerland.
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SIA India – Space Industry Association
SIA-India (Satcom Industry Association – India) is the leading national association representing the Indian space and satellite industry. It brings together companies, institutions and stakeholders across satellite communications, launch services, Earth observation, navigation and downstream applications, advocating for progressive space policy and international collaboration. Through its partnership with SSIP, SIA-India strengthens the Indo-Swiss corridor across space industry cooperation, market access and joint innovation.
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CoE SpaceTech
CoE SpaceTech (Center of Excellence in SpaceTech) is a specialized research and innovation center dedicated to advancing space technology, applied engineering and next-generation orbital systems. Working across academia, industry and government, it fosters technology development, talent building and international collaboration in SpaceTech. As a strategic SSIP partner, CoE SpaceTech reinforces the Indo-Swiss ecosystem in advanced space engineering, R&D pathways and joint innovation programs.
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Frontier Space
Frontier Space is a UK space research and technology company industrialising biotechnology R&D and manufacturing in orbit. Backed by the UK Space Agency and Seraphim Space, it develops an in-space bioreactor platform and SpaceLab, an autonomous 'lab-in-a-box' enabling protein crystallisation, cell culture, antibody development and preclinical drug testing in microgravity. As an SSIP partner, Frontier Space connects the orbital economy to life sciences and pharma, opening in-orbit research and biomanufacturing pathways for Swiss and international institutions, and reinforcing SSIP's Life Sciences–Space convergence agenda.
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Swiss Solar Space Company
Swiss Solar Space Company is a Swiss company active in the field of advanced photovoltaic, optical and smart materials technologies, with applications oriented toward space and terrestrial markets. Registered in Switzerland, the company focuses on next-generation space solar systems and orbital infrastructure, contributing to the Swiss deep-tech and New Space ecosystem.
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AkashaLabDI
Indian space-tech company developing expandable space habitats and advanced aerospace structures for future orbital infrastructure. AkashaLabdhi focuses on modular, scalable and sustainable space habitation technologies, bridging aerospace engineering, defense applications and next-generation in-orbit systems.
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Space Philic
Indian space-tech company focused on the design, manufacturing and launch of reusable launch vehicles, with emphasis on sustainable access to space and green propellant technologies. Space Philic strengthens SSIP's Indo-Swiss bridge across launch systems, aerospace engineering and future orbital infrastructure.
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Space Innovation Canada
Space Innovation Canada (SIC) is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on accelerating the validation and commercialization of advanced aerospace, dual-use and space technologies. The organization supports innovation pathways across microgravity, suborbital and high-altitude environments while connecting industry, government, research institutions and commercialization ecosystems. SSIP and SIC are exploring future collaboration opportunities around microgravity, orbital infrastructure, industrial validation pathways and international Canada–Switzerland innovation ecosystems.
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Swiss Mechatronics
Founded in September 2014 as the first mechatronics cluster for the whole of Switzerland, Swiss Mechatronics is the result of an initiative by leading mechatronics companies and the ZHAW Institute of Mechatronic Systems. The cluster brings together key players across the Swiss mechatronics landscape, companies of all sizes, specializations, and research institutes, to foster innovation and add value through strategic networking and technology transfer, strengthening Switzerland as a long-term mechatronics hub.
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WINNIIO
WINNIIO is a Swedish innovation and digital transformation company specializing in Digital Twins, AI-driven systems, Smart Infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 technologies. With a strong focus on sustainability, intelligent ecosystems, and advanced systems integration, WINNIIO develops scalable solutions for smart cities, energy optimization, real estate, and next-generation industrial environments. Through its multidisciplinary and future-oriented approach, WINNIIO supports organizations in accelerating innovation, enhancing operational performance, and building resilient, data-driven infrastructures for a smarter and more sustainable future.
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dpAdvice
AI governance, cybersecurity, AI and data protection management, and information security and commercial matters in defense, security and space sectors.
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One Giant Leap Australia
One Giant Leap Australia is dedicated to advancing STEM and space education, offering transformative opportunities for students and educators. They foster student interest in STEM and provide innovative programs to build a future-ready workforce.
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Paulo Pinheiro
Ecosystem orchestration, partnerships, and strategic liaison for Space & Defense. Responsible for operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery.
Dino Causevic
Leads SSIP Hub architecture, Earth Observation (EO) and Machine Learning (ML) pipelines. Focus on AI/quantum integration, scalable infrastructure, and data-driven collaboration tools.
Alexander Bisogni
Leads SSIP's programs and innovation, leveraging his career expertise in program management, product design, and development of ML & AI-infused design using RAG and neural networks.
Dr. Magdalena Herova
Magdalena leads SSIP's space biology initiatives and scientific operations, bringing expertise in medical technology, biosciences, and applied research from HSLU. She drives the translation of microgravity-enabled research into real-world healthcare and industrial applications.
Paloma Rodriguez Arizpe
Paloma leads SSIP's strategic partnerships and global market expansion, strengthening our ecosystem by connecting institutions, industry partners, and innovators.
Adrian Tavarayan
Drives SSIP's global growth and partner expansion across continents linking Swiss innovation with industry and investors in the Asia–Pacific region.
Rylan Coury
Rylan leads SSIP's launch-enabled life sciences integration. His work connects biological ambition with industrial scalability across complex aerospace ecosystems.
Marco Zerauschek
Leads the design of SSIP's operational framework and ecosystem-building initiatives, developing innovation programs and strategic workshops that connect industry, academia, and institutional partners.
Board of Directors
Executive leadership guiding SSIP's strategic vision, operational excellence, and global expansion.
Paulo Pinheiro
Ecosystem orchestration, partnerships, and strategic liaison for Space & Defense. Responsible for operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery.
Aldo Lamberti
Strategic governance, ecosystem development, and institutional partnerships. President of the SSIP Board of Directors, bringing deep expertise in AI entrepreneurship and innovation leadership to anchor SSIP within Switzerland's premier innovation hub.
Dr. Bernd Rattenbacher
Senior scientist and strategic innovation leader at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with extensive expertise in biomedical space research, molecular biology and translational life sciences. His research spans signal transduction, mRNA biology, oncology, drug targets and cellular regulation, bridging advanced science with operational strategy and international collaboration.
Max Erick Busse-Grawitz
Senior technology leader with over 30 years of experience in advanced engineering, sensors, robotics and industrial R&D. Currently Technology Transfer Manager at maxon, with previous leadership roles at CSEM and the Paul Scherrer Institute. Holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from ETH Zürich and an MBA in Business Administration.
Board of Advisors
Tim Searle
Provides strategic guidance on international collaboration, microgravity research pathways and cross-ecosystem alignment. Brings over 15 years of experience in space policy, advanced R&D frameworks, and global partnership development to strengthen SSIP's role as a neutral hub for innovation.
Laura Kiviharju
Provides strategic guidance on data compliance, AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy, procurement and contractual matters. Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, AI and data protection management across defense, security and space sectors.
Davide Marotta
Strategic guidance on space biomanufacturing, regenerative medicine, and microgravity life sciences. CSO at Helogen Corporation and former Program Director for In-Space Biomanufacturing at the ISS National Laboratory, strengthening SSIP's science-to-industry connection.
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