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NASA International Space Apps Challenge
RUN BY NASA, WITH LOCAL EVENTS HOSTED ACROSS ALBERTA
DURATION
2-day hackathon (2026 event: November 14 to 15)
GRADES
Open to all ages; high school students compete on teams
LOCATION
Calgary and Edmonton local events, plus a global virtual option
DEADLINE
November 14, 2026
WHO CAN APPLY
Open to anyone, with no cost to compete. Teams form at a local event or online and pick from the published challenge list.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
The largest hackathon in the world, built entirely on open NASA and partner space agency data. Teams spend a weekend on a real challenge written by NASA experts, spanning software, data science, hardware, design and science storytelling. Alberta hubs ran in both Calgary and Edmonton in 2025. The 2026 edition runs November 14 to 15 with registration opening August 26, 2026, so check the site for the confirmed Alberta locations.
HOW TO APPLY
1 Review the details and eligibility on the official program site.
2 Prepare the application materials it asks for.
3 Apply on the official site before November 14, 2026.
THIS PROGRAM IS
Free
2-day hackathon (2026 event: November 14 to 15) · Open to all ages; high school students compete on teams
DEADLINE November 14, 2026
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