Space to grow
The global space economy has grown to an estimated value exceeding $800 billion (AUD), with unprecedented levels of investment and spending by businesses, investors, and governments worldwide. NSW is best placed economically, politically and geographically, to maximise the benefits to business from this new space era.
Tap into a collaborative and growing local space sector
The NSW Government supports the growing NSW space ecosystem through four key initiatives.
Save space for Sydney - IAC 2025
Join us in Sydney for the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)External Link, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event from 29 September to 3 October 2025.
The 76th IAC 2025 is hosted by Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and proudly co-hosted by Investment NSW alongside the Australian Space Agency.
This event presents a generational opportunity to showcase our space industry on the global stage and the importance of space-enabled services to the Australian way of life.
Our capabilities
From start-ups and SMEs through to established businesses and primes, NSW has the broadest and deepest range of space capabilities in Australia, including:
Our sponsorships
The NSW Government provides additional support to the space industry in NSW through a diverse array of sponsorships, all of which contribute to the sector's continued development within NSW and across Australia. These include:
Supporting your move to NSW
Investment NSW can connect you with a range of services and incentives available to businesses looking to grow, including:
- Grants, rebates, programs and incentives
- Site identification and development
- Market insight
- Connections and introductions
- Familiarisation visits
- Asia-Pacific growth advice
- Visa and Skilled Migration support.
Email our team at [email protected]External Link to find out more.
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