NASA’s 2025 International Space Apps Challenge, a worldwide two-day hackathon, will take place October 4–5, 2025, inviting participants globally to tackle real-world problems using NASA’s open data.
In Canada, this high-energy innovation event will be hosted both in-person and virtually, across a broad geographic spread, providing bilingual (English and French) access to space-curious minds nationwide.
Event Details & Participation
- Dates: October 4–5, 2025
- Duration: 48 hours of intense collaboration
- Format: Hybrid—both in-person and virtual—so participants can join from anywhere
- Languages: The event will be held in English and French, reflecting Canada’s bilingual nature
- Audience: Open to everyone; students, coders, designers, engineers, storytellers, and entrepreneurs at all skill levels
Canadian Local Events Across the Country
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will host local events in numerous cities, including:
- Western Canada: Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops
- Prairies: Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg
- Ontario: Toronto, Mississauga, Orillia, Ottawa, Windsor, Waterloo
- Quebec: Montreal, Sherbrooke (French only)
- Atlantic Region: Halifax
These hubs will offer in-person hackathon experiences, often complemented with virtual access for participants beyond these locations.
Theme, Goals & Community Impact
The 2025 edition encourages participants to Learn, Launch, Lead, fostering a global community where innovation, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and open data intersect to solve pressing challenges on Earth and in space.
In Canada, CSA mentors will support participants throughout the weekend, reinforcing the collaborative and educational environment.
Why This Matters
- Access & Inclusion: The hybrid format ensures Canadians from diverse locations and backgrounds can participate, whether in person or virtually.
- National Reach: From Halifax to Victoria, the event’s presence in multiple cities fosters regional innovation ecosystems.
- Open to All: Regardless of experience, everyone has a place at the Space Apps table.
- Meaningful Engagement: Participants have the chance to tackle real-world challenges, apply NASA’s open data, and contribute to global solutions.
