IAF Startup Competition at IAC 2026 - CALL FOR ALL STARTUPS

Are you part of a startup that was incorporated before January 1st, 2026? Don’t miss the opportunity to pitch in front of a jury of world-famous space experts and investors.

In the frame of the upcoming International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) that will be taking place in Antalya, Türkiye from 5 – 9 October 2026, the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is hosting during Industry Day, on Tuesday 6th October 2026, the IAF Startups Competition.

In order to be considered for the IAF Startups Competition, the following materials must be submitted by Friday 21st August 2026, 23:59 CEST.

Fill the online application form below: CALL FOR ALL SPACE STARTUPS Submit your Pitch Deck (maximum 5 slides) to startups@iafastro.org

For any questions, please get in touch with the IAF Secretariat at startups@iafastro.org.