The Myriota Impact and Access Fund will offer annual grants of up to $7,000 to students from under-represented communities starting tertiary studies in science, technology, engineering and maths, with a special focus on space science, engineering and environmental monitoring.
Alongside financial support, recipients will gain mentorship from Myriota engineers and scientists, access to space industry experiences, and priority consideration for paid internships. Applications open in 2026 for the 2027 academic year.
“Innovation should know no boundaries – not of geography, background or opportunity,” said Myriota CEO Ben Cade at the company’s anniversary celebration at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide.
“This fund helps talented young people from every corner of Australia turn curiosity into careers – while building the diverse talent pipeline our industry needs.”
Founded in 2015 out of the University of South Australia, Myriota set out to solve one of the biggest challenges in the internet of things (IOT): connecting the 85 per cent of the planet without reliable network coverage.
Its breakthrough satellite technology now links tens of thousands of devices across 40 satellites, serving industries from defence and agriculture to logistics and environmental monitoring.
The company’s success has been a major driver of South Australia’s rise as the nation’s space hub, creating high-skilled jobs and strengthening sovereign satellite communications capability. Myriota partners with Inovor Technologies and major global satellite operators to deliver secure, low-cost data links anywhere on Earth.
Australian Space Agency head Enrico Palermo praised Myriota’s role in shaping the national space ecosystem, saying, “Myriota was part of the cohort that helped kickstart Australia’s commercial space industry. A decade on, they’re operating one of the most complex satellite constellations ever managed by an Australian company.”
Now employing over 75 staff across 14 locations worldwide, Myriota plans to expand further into south-east Asia and Africa by 2026. Backed by investors, including the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), Main Sequence Ventures, and Boeing, the company continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for Australian innovation in space.
“Myriota solves a very Australian challenge – and exports the solution to the world,” said Dr Mary Manning, chief investment officer at the NRFC.