NASA Space Apps Challenge
Organization: NASA
Type: Hackathon, Competition, Competition
Location: Engineering Student Centre (ESC), UBC Campus, 2335 Engineering Rd, Vancouver, BC
Eligibility: Open to everyone, from beginners to experienced developers; all ages welcome
Grade levels: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Cost: Free
Application deadline: October 5, 2025
Dates: October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon where participants utilize NASA's open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. This two-day event brings together coders, scientists, designers, and innovators to collaborate on solutions to challenges submitted by NASA experts. The Vancouver event takes place at UBC's Engineering Student Centre, featuring mentorship, workshops, team formation activities, and opportunities to win local and global awards.