Space Challenge 2023 - Sample Proposal and Application Requirements
Phase 1: Sample Form and Proposal (Closed)
The following is the blank application form for applying for the Incubator programme (Stage 1 of the Challenge). To apply, please go to spacebase.awardsplatform.com. See the sample form here.
The Proposal application to participate in the Online Research Incubator has two requirements:
1. Bios or CVs of your Team Members.
Who will be working on your team and what are their skill sets for working on a successful challenge project?
2. A short proposal document (2-10 pages) that outlines:
- General technical approach
- Specific aspect of problem being addressed
- Projected plan and schedule
- Specific request for technical support
See the proposal submitted by last year’s High School category winner – Team “Not Basic” from Newlands College, Wellington, New Zealand for an example of a successful proposal to participate in the incubator program.
Ocean Acidifation as a Measure of Coral Health
See the proposal submitted by last year’s University/Startup category winner – Team “Yadrava Na Vanua” from Suva,Fiji for an example of a successful proposal to participate in the incubator program in this category.
Yadrava Na Vanua Proposal (2021)
Watch Jaden Kah‘s interview – last year’s lead for Team “Not Basic”. He talks about the application process, his experience in the incubator, and participating in the finals round of the Challenge.
Phase 2: Full Application (Open until 25 February 2024)
The full application to be considered for the Final Pitch and demo day (15 March 2024) has two requirements:
1. A video (no more than 5-miutes in length) demonstration of the team’s solution to the problem area. Example here.
2. A slide presentation ( no more than 20 slides) describing your team solution. Example from last challenge highschool and university/startup winners here.
Watch Yadrava na Vanua’s interview about their application and experience in the incubator below. See the full presentation in the Suva briefing here.