Nasa Space Apps Challenge
A global hackathon where innovators use NASA’s open data to solve real-world challenges. Held annually in Tbilisi and worldwide, it fosters collaboration, creativity, and space science innovation.
About Nasa Space Apps Challenge
Innovation. Collaboration. Space-Tech
World’s largest annual hackathon, bringing together developers, designers, engineers, and space enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges using NASA’s open data. Held in Tbilisi and hundreds of cities worldwide, the event fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration in science and technology.
The hackathon is open to everyone, regardless of technical background, encouraging diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary teamwork.
The most promising solutions gain international recognition, with top teams getting a chance to connect with NASA and industry leaders, further driving innovation in space and technology.
The hackathon is open to everyone, regardless of technical background, encouraging diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary teamwork.
The most promising solutions gain international recognition, with top teams getting a chance to connect with NASA and industry leaders, further driving innovation in space and technology.
The format
The hackathon follows a 48-hour format where participants form teams, choose a challenge, develop solutions using NASA’s open data, and present their projects to judges.
Team Formation and Challenge Selection
The hackathon follows an intensive 48-hour format, where participants form teams and select from a set of real-world challenges provided by NASA. These challenges cover a wide range of topics, including space exploration, Earth sciences, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. Teams collaborate to develop innovative solutions, leveraging NASA’s open data, coding, design, and problem-solving skills to create impactful projects.
Mentorship and Collaboration
Throughout the event, participants have access to mentors, industry experts, and workshops that help refine their ideas and improve their technical and presentation skills. The hackathon encourages an open and inclusive environment where individuals from diverse backgrounds—whether experienced professionals or first-time participants—can contribute their unique perspectives.
Project Presentation and Recognition
At the end of the 48 hours, teams present their projects to a panel of judges, who evaluate them based on innovation, impact, feasibility, and presentation. The best projects receive local recognition, and selected teams advance for global evaluation by NASA experts. Top global winners gain opportunities to connect with NASA, industry leaders, and potential investors, further advancing their ideas and careers in science and technology.
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