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A BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS INITIATIVE
The Curiosity Contest is a place for students from all disciplines and educational levels to engage in the field of space. It is a ‘by students, for students’ initiative aiming to connect and challenge those who dream of driving space innovation!
We encourage students and student teams from all over the Netherlands to step out of their comfort zone and chase their curiosity. Be it law, engineering, design, physics, or anything else, we are excited to see what you will bring (and so is the space industry!).
THE CONTEST
The Curiosity Contest is a contest for students, challenging them to show new ideas and innovations for the space industry. Each year has a leading theme with set contest criteria.
In teams of three to six members, you sign up for the contest with a project proposal in one of the three mentioned categories. After that, it is time to start working! To help you further, each team is paired with a mentor and there are multiple workshops and feedback sessions with space companies and professionals. Take this chance to get to know the space industry and to connect with fellow enthusiasts!
In July, you will hand in your final submission. This includes a report and a onepager, in addition to proof of testing (simulations, physical models, etc).
A jury of space professionals will look through all submissions, and will select the final winners that are announced in October 2026! You can expect a prize, but there will also be companies on the lookout for talents and potential opportunities to grow your concept towards realisation.
CATEGORIES
READY SET GO
Everything surrounding rocketry. From propulsion and launching methods to laws, ethics and economics!
DOWN TO EARTH
Space innovation that directly relates back to Earth. From Earth orbiting satellites and space stations to space debris, -law and communication systems!
DISCOVERY
All about space exploration. From space habitation, rovers and exploratory satellites to physiology, psychology and astronomy!
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