The NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 is NASA's free, two-day global hackathon (November 14–15, 2026) in which teams of up to six use NASA and partner-agency open data to solve real-world challenges on Earth and in space. It is open worldwide to all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels — including agriculture-focused challenges relevant to African innovators — with registration open until the event closes on November 15, 2026.
Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis against the criteria below. SAIGE captures your intent to apply — linking this opportunity to your business profile — before handing you off to NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)’s official application. This keeps your activity in one place and helps us surface better matches over time.
