Sahith Reddy brings a wealth of expertise to the space industry, spanning across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. With experience as a space engineer, strategy consultant, and deep-tech investor, he has collaborated with globally renowned organizations, including the Creative Destruction Lab, Euroconsult, SAASST – UAE Space Agency, Raytheon Technologies, and Masdar-MIT projects. He was also privileged to be a part of the highly selective Abu Dhabi's Masdar Future Sustainability Leader program, contributing to climate change initiatives. As part of his scientific research, Sahith has published over 30 research papers with more than 200 Google Scholar citations. He is also a regular contributor to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna – a high-level platform for space policy negotiations involving representation from over 100 countries.

In addition, Sahith acts as the UAE's National Point of Contact for the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) in support of the UN program on Space Applications. He is also an Advisory Board Member for AzurX (space investments and business advisory), Spaceflux (UK SSA startup), a Venture Partner for GrayBella Capital (DeepTech VC), and a Scientific/Investment Advisor for Celestial Growth Corp (Alternative to Space startup IPOs). Sahith holds a B.Tech. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Amity University Dubai (UAE), a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO (France), and an Executive MSc in Management - Innovation & Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris (France).

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Notably, the international awards Sahith received for his work include:

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• Awarded the “20 under 35 honor” by the Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), USA

• Awarded the "PIONEER AWARD" from SGAC – United Nations Programme on Space Applications, Austria.

• Honored to have been selected as one of the 30 under 30 Payload Pioneers for 2023 (under the startups/VC category).

• Selected as part of the Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) Programme 2021 by MASDAR (A Mubadala Company), UAE

• “Research Innovation Award 2020” from the Chairman of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), UAE

• Elected as the “Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS)”, London, UK in 2020.

• Awarded the “24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Award” by The Mars Generation, USA

• “Distinguished Speaker Award” at 4th IEEE Young Professionals in Space (YPinSpace 2019) Conference, DWTC, UAE

• Awarded 2nd Prize at the Royal Aeronautical Society UAE - Young Persons' Lecture Competition, 2019

• Published 28 Technical Research Papers in International Peer-Reviewed Journals & Conferences

• Received 3 Best Paper & Presentation Awards at various Int'l Conferences Throughout the World

• Awarded 2nd place (Prize: 5000 USD) out of 175 teams in the UAE Government Hackathon, Zayed University, 2018

• Outperformed as 100% Merit Scholarship Student - AUD Award - Scholarship worth: 57,500 (USD)

• Awarded 2nd Prize at the Angel Hack 10th Global Hackathon Series - Commit to Your Code, 2017

• Invited Speaker at various events organized by UAE Space Agency, ESA, Azercosmos, Dubai Airshow, IEEE, etc.

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About: BUMI & SPACE

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Bumi & Space is a bespoke advisory firm working with deep tech and space startups, governments, investment funds, corporates, non-profits, and high-profile individuals to tackle their most pressing challenges in strategy, fundraising, business development, commercialization, international expansion, ecosystem development, and tech communication. Our focus extends to bridging the gap across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian ecosystem while also supporting the global ecosystem.

We also foster economic and strategic alliances, facilitate international trade, and encourage investment aligned with national priorities and strategic focal points within the regions where we operate, thereby building a robust ecosystem and driving social impact. Our approach involves solving intricate problems by providing forthright, pragmatic, and nuanced counsel, along with actionable solutions for clients navigating complex environments.

At Bumi & Space, our ethos revolves around a unique approach. We cultivate close and trusting relationships with our clients by listening with respect and care. This atmosphere of trust empowers us to provide candid guidance and encourages clients to openly share feedback, facilitating collaborative problem-solving and ensuring the delivery of top-notch work.

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Target Clientele:

Specializes in providing strategic guidance and support to:

• DeepTech & Space Startups

• Investment Funds

• Government Agencies

• Multinational Corporations

• Scientific/Business Schools

• Innovation Firms (Incubators, Accelerators, etc.)
   

Services include:

• Crafting comprehensive white papers on space industry dynamics, national space strategies, SPAC's/IPO's, etc.

• Advising global deep-tech companies on strategic business development, fundraising, and international expansion.

• Consulting governments/corporates on deep tech commercialization, startup ecosystem development, venture-client strategy, etc.

• Expertise in analyzing market trends, forecasting, valuations, and scaling companies within the deep-tech and space industry.

• Developing databases focused on supply/demand metrics, tech details, financials, etc.

• Engaging in investment processes, due diligence, contract management, and fundraising activities for startups/funds.

• Supporting with the Bid and Proposal Process for Government Contracts - end to end.

• ............MANY MORE [Customized: As per requirement]

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Speaking Topics:

Discover engaging discussions and insights on:

• Finding Your Place in the Space Industry

• Applying to Graduate School:

  • Career Guidance [Scientific & Business]

  • Universities Consultation

• Life Journey in Middle East/Europe/Asia and Experiences

• Careers in the Space Industry and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

• The Education System/Scholarships and Job Culture Abroad

• Motivational Speaking, Space Economy, Venture Capital, etc.
  
   

✔️Booking Inquiries (Please contact): sahithreddym1@gmail.com

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​If you wish to know more, don't hesitate to message me.