HOW TO APPLY

The Aqualunar Challenge is calling on innovators, start-ups, scientists, academics, engineers and problem solvers to submit their ideas – whether they have worked in the space sector previously or not.

Applications have now closed and the finalist teams will be announced this summer.

You can download the applicant guide here, which includes all the information you’ll need to apply for the challenge. 

A copy of the application form is available to download (72KB, .docx) to help you develop and collaborate on your application prior to the deadline, but applications must be made through the online form.

Before completing your application form, make sure that you’ve:

• Read this guide, our Terms and Conditions and the FAQs
• Verified that you meet the Eligibility requirements
• Downloaded the applicant guide
• Familiarise yourself with the Challenge Statement and the Judging Criteria and make sure you clearly address them in your application form

We have made the entry process as simple as possible, but you may still have questions.

• Download the Applicant Guide (PDF)
• Join a webinar, where we will talk you through the information on how to enter.

We are committed to making the entry process as accessible, efficient and practical as possible. If there are any reasonable adjustments that would support you entering, catering for any additional needs you may have, please contact aqualunar@challenges.org.

WHAT’S EXPECTED OF APPLICANTS

All applicants to the Challenge are expected to abide by the Terms and Conditions. Please read these in full before submitting your application.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be expected to use any funding received through the Challenge for the purposes of developing your technology. This could include developing or testing your technology, covering costs for staff working on your technology, or engaging external expertise or advice. 

As a finalist you will be expected to participate fully in the Challenge including events, monitoring and evaluation, and publicity and promotional activities relating to the Challenge.

There is no fixed time commitment for finalists but participation in the Challenge is a significant commitment involving time spent developing your technology, attending capacity building events during working hours and some travel for events.