Fueling the Race to Space Innovation
The 2025 RunSpace Innovation Challenge is On
Now in its fourth year, the 2025 RunSpace Innovation Challenge is on. Organized under Taiwan’s national “Space Industry Promotion & Talent Cultivation Program,” led by the Industrial Development Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, in collaboration with the National Science and Technology Council, Ministry of Digital Affairs, and Ministry of Education, the 2025 RunSpace invites students, professionals, startups, and researchers from around the world to compete in one of the most exciting international space competitions.
With generous cash prizes, certificates for participation, and access to global space industry leaders, this is a chance for students to help shape the future of space technology.
This year, RunSpace welcomes Axiom Space (USA) and HEX20 (India) as strategic partners, alongside global collaborators like Eutelsat OneWeb (France), ispace (Japan), and Odysseus Space (Luxembourg). These partnerships bring mentorship, insights, and exposure to participants.
The competition offers three tracks:
Innovation Category: For creative and cross-disciplinary ideas
Implementation Category: For technically advanced and applicable solutions
Sponsor Special Topic: Hosted by HEX20, where teams design a CubeSat payload with a chance to be selected for an actual satellite launch in 2027.
What’s in it for participants?
Cash prizes up to NTD 300,000 (~$9,500)
Certificates for all participating teams
Global exposure and networking with top space companies
Free training sessions in English on space industry, space tech, business pitching and communication
Key Dates:
Now – Submissions Open (Submit your 10-slide PowerPoint file for review — it's simple!)
May 13 – Competition Orientation (Online)
May 22 – Pre-Competition Training Session (Online featuring ispace & Odysseus Space)
June 6 – Early Bird Deadline (eligible for iPad Air 6 lucky draw!)
June 30 (1:00 PM UTC+8) – Submissions Close
July – Preliminary Review
August – Finalist Notification
August 23 – Finalist Boot Camp Training (In-person & Online if you are not in Taiwan)
September 20 – Final Review
October ~ November – Awards Ceremony & Demo Day
November ~ December – Global Meetup Series & Networking
From enhancing satellite communication, exploring lunar missions, or proposals for novel space techniques, RunSpace can be a launchpad. Teams of 1–5 members (plus 2 mentors) are welcome, with no nationality or age restrictions. Visit the official website and join the global movement driving the next era of space exploration.