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JAXA Launches Call for New Daily-Use Item Ideas for Astronauts on the International Space Station
JAXA has launched the "Second Call for Ideas on Daily-Use Items Solving Common Challenges in Space and Earth Life" starting August 2. This new initiative, launched in 2020, aims to create products and services that enhance life both in space and on Earth, starting from challenges in space living.
Household items ultimately deemed suitable for deployment through this call for ideas are intended for use by astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, scheduled to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) in 2023 or later, and subsequent astronauts.
[Call for Proposals]
Using the " Space Life Story Book "—a collection of hints for improving daily life compiled from challenges and difficulties encountered in space—as a reference, we are seeking ideas for daily living products that can solve life challenges and improve QOL (Quality of Life) both in space and on Earth, utilizing your company's (including affiliated companies) technologies and know-how.
Space Life Story Book: https://iss.jaxa.jp/med/images/71532_story.pdf
【Submission Period】
Monday, August 2, 2021 – Thursday, September 30, 2021, until 5:00 PM
【Eligibility】
Legal entities established and validly existing under Japanese law that are capable of undertaking the commercialization of the idea
【How to Apply】
Submit your entry via the application details page
https://humans-in-space.jaxa.jp/biz-lab/news/detail/001588.html
For this idea call, J-SPARC (JAXA Space Innovation Partnership) provides tools for workshops and other activities through its " THINK SPACE LIFE" platform, which promotes new business creation in the living and healthcare sectors. This platform supports idea generation and incubation activities to help bring ideas to life.
For workshop support, including tool provision, see here.
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