Texas Space Commission Awards Grant to SylLab Systems, Inc.

Austin, TX – The Texas Space Commission (TSC) announced a Space Exploration & Aeronautics Research Fund (SEARF) grant of up to $250,000 has been awarded to SylLab Systems, Inc. for development of secure satellite update (SSU) capabilities.

This project would further develop and validate a quantum-resistant, zero-trust system. This investment will provide scalable solutions across distributed constellations, reducing manual labor by 50%, and ensuring compliance with post-quantum cryptography standards. 

This grant award will strengthen Texas’ role in advancing secure space system architectures and support continued innovation in satellite cybersecurity and mission resilience.

TSC funding will reimburse eligible expenditures for research and development, as well as other direct costs associated with this project. This grant agreement termination date is May 31, 2027.

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About Syllab Systems, Inc.  
SylLab Systems helps organizations deploy secure, resilient technologies faster and with confidence. They bridge the gap between innovation and operations - turning promising prototypes into production-ready systems that meet real-world security, performance, and compliance requirements. Learn more. 

About the Texas Space Commission
Established by the 88th Texas Legislature in 2023 through House Bill 3447, authored by Rep. Greg Bonnen, M.D., the Texas Space Commission advances innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace to strengthen the state’s proven leadership across civil, commercial, and military domains. To date, the total appropriation made by the Legislature for the SEARF Trust is $450 million. Learn more.   

Contact
To submit a media inquiry to the Texas Space Commission, please send an email to: TSCPressInquiries@space.texas.gov