What Makes YMP Different
- One integrated formula: internship, training, mentorship, and consulting
- Sponsor-led moonshot challenges with PMs, student teams, and domain mentors
- Final sponsor pitch and pathway to internships, jobs, and venture outcomes
Moonshot and Young Marco Polo
Charting the Future of the NewSpace Economy
Moonshot and YMP combine executive challenge ownership with student-led problem-solving over 10-12 weeks, turning real sponsor briefs into implementation-ready recommendations for the NewSpace and digital economy.
Milestones
YMP Impact So Far
Programme highlights localized from OASA's legacy YMP programme profile.
20+ Business Challenges
Moonshot and YMP teams have addressed over 20 sponsor-defined challenges spanning transformation, UX, platform, and market-adoption topics.
100+ Students, 20 Universities
Participants from local and international universities formed cross-functional project teams for real-world delivery under mentor supervision.
90%+ Early Career Outcomes
Over 90% of participants secured internships, job offers, or investor-linked opportunities through sponsor exposure and portfolio-grade outputs.
Global Recognition
In 2025, YMP received the WinMark Award in the UK, with Warwick University involved in judging.
Programme Journey
From Real Briefs to Real Outcomes
1. Moonshot Kick-off and Alignment
Sponsors, PMs, students, and mentors align on challenge scope, communication protocols, NDAs, and final demo expectations.
2. Investigation and Reframing
Teams run fieldwork with commercial entities, reframe the moonshot challenge, and develop first-draft business canvas and project plans.
3. Build, Validate, and Iterate
Workshops and tutorials in UX, AI, agile execution, and market sizing support iterative delivery toward sponsor-ready recommendations.
4. Demo Day and Progression
Teams deliver sponsor-facing presentations and complete programme deliverables, opening progression to YMP II, internships, and venture pathways.
Programme Details
Moonshot Masterclass + YMP Execution Structure
Duration and Rhythm
Typical duration is 10-12 weeks from mid-July to late September, with workshops on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and additional Wednesday tutorial sessions.
Team Composition
Each sponsor moonshot is anchored by a Project Manager and supported by a student team (often 3-5 members) plus at least one global mentor from partner networks.
Learning and Delivery
Core work includes problem reframing, systems thinking, business canvas design, customer and market validation, AI application, and agile project management.
Completion Standards
Participants work toward 10 core deliverables and final sponsor demo outputs, with 80% attendance expected for certification and related programme support.
Build Your Astropreneurship Edge with YMP
Join the next cohort to transform your sponsor-defined moonshot into practical, evidence-based outcomes with mentors, peers, and industry partners.