The NASA Space Tech Catalyst Prize engages with and supports individuals and organizations that contribute to the growth and development of underrepresented and diverse innovators, researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs in space technology.
NASA will recognize U.S. individuals and/or organizations that share effective best practices for how they support underrepresented and diverse space technology innovators, researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs. Applicants may include teachers, mentors, and other individuals. Universities, non-profits, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to apply.
NASA’s Space Tech Catalyst Prize offers $500,000 in awards to build community and foster effective engagement approaches within NASA’s Early-Stage Innovations and Partnerships (ESIP) portfolio. Up to 20 individuals and/or teams will each be awarded $25,000.
Deadline for Registration: Feb. 8, 2024
Deadline for Competition Entry: Feb. 22, 2024
- GO! Rapid, Safe, And Efficient Space Transportation
- LAND! Expanded Access To Diverse Surface Destinations
- LIVE! Sustainable Living And Working Farther From Earth
- EXPLORE! Transformative Missions And Discoveries
NASA welcomes applications from individuals, teams, and organization or entities that have a recognized legal existence and structure under applicable U.S. law and that are in good standing in the jurisdiction under which they are organized with the following restrictions:
- Individuals must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States and be 18 years of age or older.
- Organizations must be an entity incorporated in and maintaining a primary place of business in the United States.
- Teams must be comprised of otherwise eligible individuals or organizations and led by a U.S Citizen or permanent resident of the United States who is 18 years of age or older.