Entrepreneurs
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space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
Solve problems for the future of space and Earth
Announcing 2023 Best In Show Submissions
Best in Show Overall: XCESS
By Debbie W.
Congrats, Debbie!
Best in Show by Space Station Technology Badge Certified Entrepreneur: Project Linx
By Lena D. and Leonardo M.
Congrats, Lena and Leonardo!
Congratulations and thank you to all inaugural Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition participants. Thank you to the expert judges who took the time to review submissions. Sign up for the ICS Newsletter to stay up-to-date on Space Entrepreneurs Activities and participate in next year’s competition!
The Challenge
High school and undergraduate students are invited to join the first annual Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition, beginning January 25, 2023.
- Research a problem that exists for people on Earth, people living in space (now or in the future), or the future of space exploration.
- Create a business solution to that problem – focus on the idea itself, not actually creating a physical product.
- Working by yourself or in a team of up to 5 students, create the three required submissions.
Required Submissions
After registering for the competition, participants are tasked with creating a business solution to an issue in the commercial space industry. Before the submission deadline on March 31, 2023, participants must create the following three submissions about that business idea.
Business Plan/Proposal
Write a business plan no longer than 10 pages in length
Pitch Deck
Design a pitch deck of 8-10 slides
Recorded Presentation
Present your pitch deck in a recorded presentation with your team
Although not required in order to participate in the Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition, enrolling in and completing the Space Entrepreneurs Academy or Space Station Technology Badge will walk students through everything they need to know in order to excel in this competition. This includes templates, videos, and extra resources on how to perfect these competition submissions.
Competition Guide
This free Guide to the Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition will walk you through the process from start to finish.
Topics Covered:
- Timeline
- Entry Rules
- Submission Requirements
- Best Practices
