How much funding does SME Global Space Cooperation Program provide?

SME Global Space Cooperation Program provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for SME Global Space Cooperation Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

SME Global Space Cooperation Program

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SME Global Space Cooperation Program

Overview: A membership-based program that cultivates international partnerships for American commercial space startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while building confidence and capability to operate compliantly across borders.

Status: Active

Geographic Scope: International; primarily focused on U.S. companies expanding globally

Focus Areas:

International partnerships for U.S. space companies

ITAR and export control compliance

Government agency engagement

Foreign partnerships and international commercial markets

Space diplomacy and international norms

What the Program Provides:

Monthly experiences and engagements

Practical guidance on compliance and international engagement

Curated government engagement with U.S. space agencies (NASA, Department of Commerce, Department of State, FAA, FCC, U.S. Space Force)

International partnership pathways with foreign space agencies and visiting delegations

Track 1.5 space diplomacy dialogues and receptions

Closed-door workshops on compliance, agency engagement, and global collaboration

Program Structure:

Membership: Annual basis, limited to 10-15 companies for high-touch engagement

Year-round programming: Monthly meetings and ongoing engagement

Annual Membership Fee: $5,000

Eligibility:

U.S. commercial space startups and SMEs

Companies seeking to expand internationally with compliance expertise

Contact: Frank Justice, Vice President, Open Diplomacy Programs and Director, Space Diplomacy Initiative, forums@meridian.org

Partners: Space Exploration Engineering (SEE) and Camber Research

Background: Meridian launched the Space Diplomacy Initiative to strengthen U.S. global partnerships while expanding knowledge of space and international affairs, housed within the Center for Technology, Innovation and Space.

How to Apply

How to Join

1. Contact: Frank Justice, Vice President, Open Diplomacy Programs and Director, Space Diplomacy Initiative
2. Email: forums@meridian.org
3. Submit inquiry regarding participation and membership

Program Details

Annual Membership Fee: $5,000

Membership Structure:

Limited to 10-15 companies

Intentionally small group size ensures high-touch engagement and measurable outcomes

Sample Programming Includes:

Inaugural Closed-Door Sessions: Focused workshops and roundtables on compliance, agency engagement, and global collaboration with emphasis on demystifying ITAR and export control regulations

Monthly Meetings: Briefings and discussions with U.S. space agencies

International Partnership Pathways: Curated engagement with foreign space agencies, visiting delegations, and international commercial partners

Track 1.5 Space Diplomacy: Meridian-led dialogues and receptions connecting SMEs with policymakers, diplomats, and industry leaders

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