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kingdom of saudi arabia

kingdom of saudi arabia

Through global competitions, expert mentorship, and hands-on learning, Space Prize prepares young people to lead the future of space.

Through global competitions, expert mentorship, and hands-on learning, Space Prize prepares young people to lead the future of space.

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Space Prize Launches First-Ever KSA Future Innovator Challenge, Advancing Vision

Space Prize Launches First-Ever KSA Future Innovator Challenge, Advancing Vision

2030 Through Space Education and STEAM Leadership


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Space Prize Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to advancing gender equity and youth participation in the space economy, announces the launch of the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge, a first-of-its-kind national program empowering students ages 12–18 to shape the technologies of tomorrow. Anchored in the Kingdom’s rapidly advancing STEAM ecosystem and fully aligned with Vision 2030, the Challenge invites students from across Saudi Arabia to explore the future of space, sustainability, and innovation through a multi-stage program that will include a flagship Riyadh Space Camp and a final awards ceremony held during FII in October 2026.

2030 Through Space Education and STEAM Leadership


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, The Space Prize Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to advancing gender equity and youth participation in the space economy, announces the launch of the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge, a first-of-its-kind national program empowering students ages 12–18 to shape the technologies of tomorrow. Anchored in the Kingdom’s rapidly advancing STEAM ecosystem and fully aligned with Vision 2030, the Challenge invites students from across Saudi Arabia to explore the future of space, sustainability, and innovation through a multi-stage program that will include a flagship Riyadh Space Camp and a final awards ceremony held during FII in October 2026.

Eric Schmidt on the Future of Space Education

Eric Schmidt on the Future of Space Education

The Space Prize Foundation is dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly approaching multi-planet future. This comprehensive curriculum bridges the gap between foundational space science and the expanding space economy, ensuring students are equipped for the careers of tomorrow.

The Space Prize Foundation is dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly approaching multi-planet future. This comprehensive curriculum bridges the gap between foundational space science and the expanding space economy, ensuring students are equipped for the careers of tomorrow.

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SPACE PRIZE CHALLENGE:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SPACE PRIZE CHALLENGE:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Join the competition designed to launch the next generation of STEAM. Prove your potential, connect with global leaders, and earn your place in the new space economy.

Join the competition designed to launch the next generation of STEAM. Prove your potential, connect with global leaders, and earn your place in the new space economy.

Timeline

Jan 2026

Venue & Website Launch

Jan 2026

Venue & Website Launch

The journey begins this spring. Prepare your materials and get ready to join a global community of students competing for a chance to lead in the new space economy.

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Feb-Mar 2026

School Promotion & Launch

Feb-Mar 2026

School Promotion & Launch

Don’t miss your window to apply. Ensure all essays and project requirements are submitted by this deadline to be considered for our 2026 cohort of space pioneers.

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Apr-Jun 2026

Curriculum Delivery & Nominations

Apr-Jun 2026

Curriculum Delivery & Nominations

The program culminates in an elite, hands-on training experience. Selected finalists will head to Space Camp this summer to develop the skills needed for a multi-planet future.

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July 2026

3-Day Space Camp (Riyadh) - Final Day (Judges)

July 2026

3-Day Space Camp (Riyadh) - Final Day (Judges)

The program culminates in an elite, hands-on training experience. Selected finalists will head to Space Camp this summer to develop the skills needed for a multi-planet future.

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Aug-Sep 2026

Video Challenge - Submission & Judging (online)

Aug-Sep 2026

Video Challenge - Submission & Judging (online)

The program culminates in an elite, hands-on training experience. Selected finalists will head to Space Camp this summer to develop the skills needed for a multi-planet future.

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TBC

Award ceremony

TBC

Award ceremony

The program culminates in an elite, hands-on training experience. Selected finalists will head to Space Camp this summer to develop the skills needed for a multi-planet future.

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