Exploring resiliency in space.
Colorado’s innovative ecosystem defining, commercializing, protecting, and developing the new space economy.
ABOUT RISE
Resilient Space Infrastructures, Systems, and Economy, RISE, where pioneering technology meets the boundless possibilities of space. RISE is a dynamic initiative committed to advancing space technologies, fostering innovation, and propelling economic growth.
Our collaborative ecosystem, comprising industry leaders, academic institutions, and forward-thinking organizations, is shaping the future of space technology and cybersecurity.
RISE KEY PILLARS
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION PILLAR
COMMERCIALIZATION ACCELERATION PILLAR
WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT PILLAR
ABOUT
OUR PILLARS
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RISE is leading the charge in developing a full-stack of space resilience capabilities. Cutting-edge research allows us to pioneer solutions that fortify space systems against evolving challenges.
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Unleash the potential of space innovation through RISE's market-driven approach. Explore our emerging tech colliders, focus groups, and human capital support projects designed to accelerate commercialization and bridge industry gaps.
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Empowering the next generation of space leaders is at the core of RISE. Our workforce development pillar focuses on STEM, STEAM, and creating pathways for talent in the space technology sector, building a skilled workforce to drive innovation.
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
We're not just envisioning the future of space technology; we're actively shaping it. Our value proposition lies in our commitment to igniting innovation, fostering collaboration, driving economic growth in the space sector, and hardening space assets.
The mission of RISE is to ignite technological innovation, foster
collaboration, and drive economic growth in the space sector. Through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge research, and transformative initiatives, we aim to reshape the landscape of space exploration, fortify space infrastructures, accelerate commercialization, and empower the next generation of space leaders.
At RISE, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of space resilience, advancing the commercialization of space technologies, and cultivating a skilled workforce to meet the evolving demands of the space economy. Together, we envision a future where space technology is accessible, resilient, and sustainable, unlocking the boundless opportunities of the cosmos safely and securely.
RISE BACKGROUND
In 2023, a group of nine organizations formed an aerospace ecosystem in Colorado Springs focused on cyber security and space resiliency. The ecosystem is called Resilient Space Infrastructures, Systems, and Economy, (“RISE”). RISE core partners making up the RISE ecosystem include:
Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI)
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (CSCEDC)
Exponential Impact (XI)
National Cybersecurity Center (NCC)
·Pikes Peak State College (PPSC)
Space Foundation
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC)
U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA)
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).
In that same year, RISE won a National Science Foundation (NSF) Development Award (commonly referred to as a Type 1 award). The award provides the necessary funding to prototype the RISE engine and to prepare for the NSF Regional Innovation Engine or Type 2 award in 2025, which would award RISE $160m over 10 years.
