Muscat – Oman is set to launch a new accelerator programme to support the growth of its emerging space sector, as part of efforts to develop a vibrant local space ecosystem.

Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has introduced the ‘Oman Space Accelerators’ programme to fast-track the growth of Omani startups in space technologies and advanced sciences in collaboration with Ankaa Space and Technologies.

Speaking to Muscat Daily, Mohammed Salim al Riyami, Co-founder of Ankaa Space and Technologies, said, “We have signed a contract with MTCIT to implement the Oman Space Accelerators programme, which aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the space sector.”

He added that the programme will provide startups with specialised training, mentorship from international experts, and access to investors and markets in the region and beyond. “The programme’s objective is to empower ten Omani startups working in the space and advanced technology sectors. It will help stimulate the national space ecosystem and connect it with global investment and technology networks,” Riyami said.

Set to launch in the third quarter of 2025, the programme will include a comprehensive training curriculum covering technical and commercial aspects aimed at enhancing the skills of local entrepreneurs. It seeks to attract investment, foster partnerships, and encourage the development of local products and solutions for the space sector.

Oman’s National Programme for the Digital Economy has identified the space sector as a strategic priority, guided by MTCIT’s National Centre for Space, Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence. Over the next decade, the sultanate aims to develop ground-based space applications, stimulate private sector involvement, and attract international investment in space-related ventures.