About Us

BuildUp Space Lab is a three-month remote research and training program offered by BuildUp Global in collaboration with Beyond Space Technologies.

About Us

We are BuildUp Space Lab, designed to give students structured aerospace research depth through mentorship, technical rigor, and real project output.

What We Do

We run a focused learning experience that combines guided training, domain-specific research, and team execution across aerospace and space science themes. The program bridges academic learning with research and industry expectations so students build practical skills, technical confidence, and publication-ready thinking.

Mission

To make serious aerospace research training accessible to students through a collaborative model led by BuildUp Global and Beyond Space Technologies.

Vision

To build a global pipeline of young researchers and innovators who can contribute meaningful work to aerospace, space systems, and Earth-impacting technology.

Core Values

Open Innovation

Ideas thrive when shared freely across the global community

Collaboration

Progress through unity and collective intelligence

Sustainability

Building technologies that preserve Earth as we reach beyond it

Accessibility

Making research a right, not a privilege for all

Voices from past cohorts

Student experiences with BuildUp

BuildUp has worked with over 16,000 students to offer experiential programs via internships, personal projects, social impact engagements and specialized labs. Here's what past students say -

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“I went from having a basic interest in tech to understanding the intersection of AI, AR/VR, and robotics within defense simulations. This wasn't a simulation itself, it was a deep dive into how these systems actually converge. Learning how to translate complex systems into a team charter and a final report was a massive step up from school assignments.”

“The project forced me to get comfortable with high-level concepts like aviation entrepreneurship and avionics. I realized quickly that to keep up, I had to be proactive - researching basic concepts beforehand so I could contribute meaningfully to the session. It's an environment that rewards curiosity and rewards you with real-world technical literacy.”

“The internship was a crash course in professional coordination. Between navigating global time zones and managing a heavy research load, I had to learn how to prioritize tasks based on their actual value to the company. It's one thing to do a project; it's another to learn how to communicate efficiently and pull your weight in a high-performing team.”

“For this project, I stepped into the world of geospatial intelligence to analyze how global leaders deploy solar assessment technology. I went beyond basic research to model competitor insights - looking at tech architectures and adoption trends through visual analytics. Learning to synthesize data from companies like Aurora Solar into a structured research brief taught me how to propose a positioning strategy grounded in both data science and global energy trends.”

“Working with a firm founded by IISc and IIT experts pushed me to present technical information with a high degree of precision. I took charge of designing the comparative infographics, mapping out 3D modeling capabilities and shading analysis for global solar tools. It's a very different mindset when you realize your visual deliverables are meant to represent a real brand in the geospatial intelligence sector.”

“I've always been focused on theoretical astrophysics, but this project showed me how to actually apply that research to something tangible in the aerospace sector. It's one thing to have 'random' ideas about physics; it's another to see them benefit a real-world mission architecture. Being able to intern with an aerospace company while still in school is rare, and it's given me the confidence that I'm on the right track for a career in space.”

“The most valuable skill I'm taking away is the ability to navigate complex aerospace research papers and extract niche data for specific applications. My background is in experimental physics, but the work here pushed me to apply those principles to pilot training methods and mission statements. Juggling school with an internship like this is a challenge, but the ability to produce a mission-ready research report is a massive credential for any student interested in the field.”

“The challenge was understanding how to make advanced GIS and remote sensing tools appealing to a diverse Indian market. I conducted deep-dives into India's rooftop solar industry, analyzing government incentives and adoption challenges. It's one thing to have a great tool; it's another to build a strategy that accounts for solar physics, pricing algorithms, and regional demand. This project sharpened my ability to think like a strategist in the tech space.”

“Building a mental wellbeing toolkit from scratch taught me that impact isn't just about good design - it's about being responsible with every word. I learned to simplify complex psychological concepts into accessible activities while ensuring everything was rooted in research from sources like WHO and NIMHANS. Creating 'body maps' to help girls in vulnerable communities express their emotions was a lesson in how to combine creativity with deep empathy.”

“Working with the Aahan Foundation pushed me to think about psychology beyond the textbook. I learned how to approach emotional health with extreme sensitivity, especially when working with demographics from vulnerable backgrounds. We focused on using native phrases and culturally relevant language to make our mental health guides actually usable on the ground. It's a level of field-aware research that changed how I think about clinical work.”

“Analyzing the core challenges within a community taught me how to align a research project with a foundation's long-term mission. I learned to bridge the gap between theoretical psychology and real-life action steps, ensuring we were clear and empathetic for operational staff. Balancing the rigor of data with the reality of time zones and deadlines sharpened my ability to lead a mission-driven research group.”