World Innovation Network

What World Innovation Network does

World Innovation Network (WIN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit NGO space think tank that operates as a convener and ecosystem facilitator for the global space sector rather than a product company. Founded in 1989 and headquartered with a physical campus (SPACE-BASE) at 6600 Tico Road in Titusville, Florida — co-located with the U.S. Space Force's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Valient Air Command — WIN delivers its mission through a portfolio of branded programs: SPACE-BASE (collaborative campus), STEAM-BASE (education), SPACE-BRIDGE (cross-sector connector), Space Tank (startup accelerator), SOLUTIONneering and SOLUTIONsketching (ideation methodologies), and Space-SIM. Its underlying technology is the structured framework and convening processes that interconnect "Co-Innovators" (Industry, Academia, Government, Researchers) with "Co-Collaborators" (Cohorts, Capital, Catalysts), rather than a proprietary software product.

WIN's business model is donation- and event-driven as a registered U.S. non-profit. The organization accepts contributions via its website and generates revenue from event registrations for global programs, including Sovereign Space Synergy gatherings spanning 20 sovereign nations, Space Force Leadership receptions, Space Tank meetups, and pitch competitions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there is no software-as-a-service or licensing component. The go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-led, leveraging exclusive institutional access (e.g., the Morrell Operations Center Launch Control Room) and high-prestige partnerships with NASA, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Department of State IVLP, U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce, the United Nations, and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum.

WIN serves a multi-stakeholder customer base spanning commercial space enterprises, government space agencies, international delegations, space entrepreneurs, STEAM students, and veterans transitioning into the space workforce. Its strategic positioning aligns with 16 DHS Critical Infrastructure Sectors, 17 UN SDGs, 14 DoD Critical Technology Areas, and 14 White House Critical and Emerging Technologies, positioning it as a connective tissue between policy priorities and space-sector entrepreneurship rather than as an operating space business.

Name

World Innovation Network

Legal name

World Innovation Network

Website

https://win.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Innovation Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit NGO space think tank that convenes industry, government, academia, researchers, and entrepreneurs through branded programs (SPACE-BASE, Space Tank, STEAM-BASE) at its Titusville, FL campus co-located with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Space Innovation Consulting and Ecosystem Services

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Science, Technology & Space Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAK)

Keywords

• Space innovation ecosystem
• Nonprofit think tank services
• Startup accelerator programs
• STEAM education initiatives
• International space cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chevy Chase

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. Website includes a Donate option for supporting space innovation programs and initiatives.
2. Event Registration: Revenue generated from event registrations for global space events, conferences, and programs including Sovereign Space Synergy gatherings and SPACE-BASE activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

World Innovation Network (WIN) operates a portfolio of community programs including SPACE-BASE (collaborative campus ecosystem), STEAM-BASE (education initiative), SPACE-BRIDGE (cross-sector connector), Space Tank (startup accelerator and showcase), and SOLUTIONneering/SOLUTIONsketching methodology programs. These programs convene industry, government, academia, researchers, entrepreneurs, veterans, and students around space innovation, international cooperation, and STEAM education. Services are delivered through physical meetups, conferences, workshops, international delegations, and a co-located campus at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Complex.

Product overview

World Innovation Network (WIN) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) NGO space think tank that operates a unified platform of community programs and initiatives rather than a commercial product. The organization's portfolio includes SPACE-BASE (a collaborative campus ecosystem), STEAM-BASE (educational initiatives), SPACE-BRIDGE (cross-sector connector), Space Tank (startup accelerator), SOLUTIONneering, and SOLUTIONsketching programs. These programs work together to interconnect industry, academia, government, and researchers with cohorts, capital, and catalysts to foster space innovation cooperation and entrepreneurship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPACE-BASE: Core initiative focused on space-based innovation ecosystem and entrepreneur engagement
• STEAM-BASE
• Space Tank
• Space Bridge

Products and services

• SPACE-BASE

Quantifiable outcome

• International cooperation across 20 sovereign nations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASA International Space Apps Challenge partner. WIN supports NASA's mission and commercial space ecosystem through cooperative innovation and co-collaboration initiatives.
• U.S. Space ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive access to Launch Control Room within Morrell Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Ongoing collaboration on space innovation and workforce development.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN partnership supporting 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hosted UN SOTF Space events and 18th SDG initiatives at SPACE-BASE.
• U.S. Department of State - International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldOrlando partnership for IVLP space diplomacy programs. Supports international space cooperation through leadership exchanges.
• Cape Canaveral Space Force MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 100 museum docents supporting SPACE-BASE activities and heritage education. James Draper serves as Museum Director.
• Valient Air CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located at SPACE-BASE Campus. Jointly hosts space innovation programs and events at Titusville facility.
• SpaceportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpaceport initiative collaboration supporting launch facilities and space industry ecosystem development.
• Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force AuxiliaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatrick Composite Squadron (SER-FL-293) provides Elite Honors tribute at WIN events.
• National Space Manufacturing InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing initiative supporting space supply chain development.
• Space Force Cadet CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development initiative for future space professionals.
• Space Apps Challenge (NASA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hackathon partnership fostering global space technology innovation through collaborative problem-solving.
• Canaveral Council of Technical Societies (CCTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional technical society coalition supporting space industry workforce and professional development.
• Cape Canaveral Space Force StationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysical co-location and ongoing access to launch facilities, Launch Control Room, and heritage sites for space innovation programs.
• Business Acceleration NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpace Tank sponsor - businessaccelerationnetwork.com

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Planetary Society: The largest non-profit space advocacy organization globally, running education, outreach, and policy programs — comparable in mission, donation-funded model, and government-adjacent convening role.
• Stimson Center: A global think tank with a major space security and deterrence program engaging government and international partners — comparable as a policy-oriented space-focused think tank operating in the same D.C. ecosystem.
• Space Foundation: A 501(c)(3) space-focused non-profit think tank that convenes the annual Space Symposium, runs space education programs, and engages global space stakeholders — directly comparable as a space advocacy and convening non-profit.
• Federation of American Scientists: A non-profit policy organization working at the intersection of science, technology, and security — comparable as a D.C.-based non-profit that convenes policy and scientific expertise around critical and emerging technologies.
• Secure World Foundation: An operating non-profit focused on the sustainable, secure, and peaceful use of outer space, engaging governments and industry on space policy and cooperation — closely mirrors WIN's international cooperation and security framing.

Regional players

• Space Florida: Florida's state space finance and development authority, co-located on the Space Coast near Cape Canaveral — comparable as a Florida-based space ecosystem convener and economic development partner.

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Industries Association: The largest U.S. aerospace and defense industry trade association, representing primes and suppliers — comparable as a convening body for industry-government space collaboration but at much larger scale.
• Commercial Spaceflight Federation: Industry trade association for the U.S. commercial space sector, advocating for policy and markets — comparable in convening commercial space stakeholders, though more narrowly industry-focused.
• International Astronautical Federation (IAF): The global federation of space agencies, industry, and academic institutions, hosting the annual International Astronautical Congress — comparable in convening international space stakeholders across 20+ nations.
• American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA): The world's largest aerospace professional society, running conferences, publications, and policy engagement — comparable as a multi-stakeholder aerospace ecosystem convening organization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WINdotNGO
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/WINdotNGO

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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