SpaceUp Competition

A global competition for entrepreneurs focusing on Space based solutions for challenges in vital sectors.

Around 28 Million USD contractual opportunities.

Challenge Tracks

1Greening Saudi Arabia
Leverages Space based solutions to track afforestation, monitor tree growth, and provide insights for effective planning and sustainability efforts related to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI)

Global Addressable Market for Resources Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 542M
2Mapping of urban trees
Targets Space based solutions that monitor urban green areas and analyze data related to improvement and care.

Global Addressable Market for Resources Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 542M
3Improving City Livability by Monitoring Urban Heat Islands
Focuses on innovative Space based solutions that monitor areas with high temperatures in cities, and analyzing their related data

Global Addressable Market for Environmental Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 395M
4Monitoring Date Palms Pest and Disease
Aims to develop Space based solutions for monitoring date palm farms, examining trees, and detecting pests before spreading

Global Addressable Market for Resources Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 542M
5Monitoring the Impact of Infrastructure Development
Aims to develop Space based solutions that enhance the quality of infrastructure projects in Riyadh region and improve traffic flow

Global Addressable Market for Infrastructure Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 421M
6Optimizing Urban Road Assets
Focuses on developing Space based solutions that monitor road damage in urban areas and provide sufficient data to decision-makers for maintenance operations and infrastructure investment

Global Addressable Market for Infrastructure Monitoring

Global Appeal
USD 421M

Competition Objectives

Support Space Ventures

Promote Space entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

Tech Boost

Support local companies specializing in Space technologies

Global Appeal

Attract global startups

Application Phase

20 Jan - 12 Apr 2025

Qualification Phase

13 Apr - 1 May 2025

Localization Phase

2 May - 26 Jun 2025

Tendering Phase

27 Jun - 28 Aug 2025

Awarding Phase

29 Aug - 4 Sep 2025

Application Phase
    • Create an account through the application portal and complete the application form 
    • Ensure that the submission are complete and accurate 
    • Submit your application before the deadline on 12 Apr 2025 to proceed to the next phase
Qualification Phase
  • All completed applications will be reviewed for qualification
  • Receive your qualification results at the end of the phase.
  • Qualified applicant will proceed to the next phase
Localization Phase
  • Qualified applicants will be guided through the localization process in Saudi Arabia.
  • Obtain the required licenses to meet localization requirements.
  • Localized applicants will proceed to the next phase
Tendering Phase
  • Conduct a Proof of Concept to demonstrate the feasibility of the solution.
  • Submit your final proposals for evaluation
  • Proposals will be evaluated and the winners will be selected for each track
Awarding Phase
  • Sign a contract with the challenge track owner
  • Celebrate your success and begin developing impactful and innovative Space based solutions

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