Melagen Labs Founder Muhammad Hunain Named a 2026 Global Space Awards Finalist for Playmaker of the Year

November 3, 2026

Muhammad Hunain, Founder and CEO of Melagen Labs (Techstars 2024), is a finalist for Playmaker of the Year at the 2026 Global Space Awards for his work protecting space hardware from cosmic radiation.

Muhammad Hunain, founder and CEO of Melagen Labs, was just named a finalist for Playmaker of the Year at the 2026 Global Space Awards. This year's awards recognize 40 finalists across eight categories, honoring the people, companies, and partnerships shaping the future of the global space sector.

Playmaker of the Year recognizes individuals whose leadership and vision are shaping the direction of the industry, and Muhammad is one of five finalists.

Melagen Labs went through Techstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan in 2024, and we're proud to see Muhammad recognized alongside some of the most influential people in space. Winners will be announced at The Roundhouse in London on December 11.

About Melagen Labs

Melagen Labs is taking on cosmic radiation, one of the greatest threats to humanity's expansion into space. The company's flagship product, MLC1, is a patent-pending, hydrogen-based biomaterial composite that shields satellites, electronics, and other space hardware.

Learn more at melagenlabs.com.

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