Published on June 8, 2026
IAF Startup Competition at IAC 2026
Apply now to be part as one of the supporting organizations!
The IAF International Relations Committee (IRC) is inviting organizations to support the IAF Startup Competition at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), taking place in Antalya, Türkiye.
As part of the world's leading global space event, the competition will bring together promising space startups to pitch their innovative solutions to investors, institutions, and industry leaders from across the space ecosystem.
We are looking for organizations interested in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the space sector through opportunities such as:
- Mentoring and coaching
- Incubation and acceleration programs
- Investment opportunities
- Technical and business advisory services
- Market access and strategic partnerships
Supporting organizations may also have the opportunity to participate as members of the competition jury.
If your organization would like to contribute to shaping the future of the space industry, we encourage you to express your interest by completing the application form IAF Startup Pitch Competition @ IAC 2026 Antalya – Fill in form no later than 12 June 2026.
Questions? Reach out to us at startups@iafastro.org