About this archived opportunity

Overview Viasat’s signature global STEM competition is coming to Australia , inviting university and TAFE students across the country to develop new applications of satellite technology that improve life on Earth. Whether your background is in engineering, computer science, environmental studies, business, or any other discipline — your ideas and perspective matter. Viasat: Space for Good Australia features three phases over approximately 22 weeks, progressing from written concept submissions through digital media presentations to an in-person finals event in Sydney in December 2026 — all expenses paid by Viasat.MilestoneDatePre-Registration OpensNowPhase 1 Opens (Concept Submission)Monday, 13 July 2026Phase 1 Submission DeadlineSunday, 23 August 2026Phase 1 Scoring & Review24 August – 6 September 2026Phase 2 Opens (Digital Submission)Monday, 7 September 2026Phase 2 Submission DeadlineSunday, 27 September 2026Phase 2 Scoring & Review28 September – 9 October 2026Phase 3 Begins (Finals Preparation)Monday, 12 October 2026Finalist–Mentor MatchingWednesday, 14 October 2026Finals — In-Person (Sydney)Tuesday, 8 December 2026Eligibility: Open to all university and TAFE students in Australia, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level students, across all study areas and years of study. All participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entering the program.Prizes: Top three finalists will be awarded prizes. 1st Place: $20,000 AUD2nd Place: $15,000 AUD3rd Place: $10,000 AUDWant to be the first to know when the competition opens? Follow this challenge to receive a notification the moment Phase 1 registration goes live. Guidelines Space for Good empowers students in Australia to combine their love of space with their formal learning to develop new applications of satellite technology that demonstrably improve life on Earth. We are specifically seeking concepts that have concrete impact in one or more of the following 11 focus areas described below.Deta