CASSINI Challenges

 

CASSINI Challenges 2024 competition is closed

What were we looking for?

  • Solutions using EU Space (Galileo and Copernicus data, signals, services).
  • Solutions contributing to the competitiveness of the European Space industry in the field of satellite navigation, Earth observation, secure SATCOM or space surveillance and tracking.
  • Solutions highlighting effectiveness, uniqueness, and innovation, with a strong focus on commercial potential and scalability.

Criteria and contest rules

Please carefully read the competition's Terms of Reference. The document includes the competition’s objective, eligibility, exclusion, and award criteria among other key details.

Terms of Reference

Corrigendum #1 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #1 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #2 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #3 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #4 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #5 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

Clarification Note #6 - CASSINI Challenges 2024

What were the tracks?

Idea

A theoretical idea and the problem that is solved by space tech.

Needed: a description of the use case(s) and the customer need(s) that you will address.

Award: € 10,000 | Teams awarded: 15

Deadline to apply: 14 February

Prototype

A prototype/beta version of a solution that has already been tested.

Needed: describe the use case(s), the customer needs addressed and the value proposition.

Award: € 30,000 | Teams awarded: 10

Deadline to apply: 14 February

Product

A product that is ready for commercialization/ is already in the market.

Needed: descrbe the use case(s), the customer needs addressed, the value proposition, and evidence of a commercial traction.

Award: € 100,000 | Teams awarded: 7

Deadline to apply: 24 March

Timeline

5 September 2024
4 November 2024
3 February 2025
14 February 2025
24 March 2025
October 2025

Announcement of the competition

Informative Webinar

Informative Webinar

Idea and Prototype Tracks submission deadline

Product Track submission deadline

Finals

Documents

Each document indicated here shall be submitted as part of the application on the CASSINI Challenges application platform. Please consult the Terms of Reference of the competition for more information and other submission requirements.