Irish-American IT services firm Accenture has recently invested in and partnered with Open Cosmos, a space technology company specializing in satellite design and integration. Open Cosmos is known for its ability to build and operate space missions, offering access to high-quality satellite data and insights globally through its data services platform. The collaboration between Accenture and Open Cosmos aims to enable customers to track and analyze space data to tackle various business challenges, with a particular focus on sustainability.
Accenture Ventures, as part of its Project Spotlight initiative, led the investment in Open Cosmos. While the details of the investment remain undisclosed, the collaboration is expected to bring about simplified access to space data by leveraging smaller satellites with faster launch capabilities. This will enable organizations worldwide to benefit from satellite data to enhance sustainability, logistics, and other global business challenges.
Open Cosmos is the latest addition to Accenture Ventures’ Project Spotlight, which targets technology companies for engagement and investment. Through this program, Accenture co-innovates with these companies, working closely with subject matter experts to adapt their solutions for the enterprise market and facilitate faster scaling. Accenture Ventures has previously invested in other satellite data and image companies like Pixxel, Planet, and SpiderOak through Project Spotlight.
This collaboration signifies Accenture’s commitment to nurturing innovative solutions that leverage space technology for enhanced data solutions. By partnering with Open Cosmos, Accenture aims to drive advancements in space technology and expand the accessibility of satellite data, ultimately benefiting organizations worldwide in their pursuit of sustainability and addressing global challenges.