NASA Space Apps Challenge - Global Hackathon hosted by Tampa Hackerspace

Get ready to co-create, experiment, and solve real-world problems with NASA’s open data at the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Tampa Hackerspace is proud to host the local Tampa event for our 10th year! Come join us for this free event with industry experts, free food, friendly competition, and cash prizes!

NOTE: If you would like to compete in the hackathon, you must register online at TampaHackerspace.com/SpaceApps

Event Schedule:

• Kick Off Party: Friday, October 3rd, 7:00 PM
• Competition Start: Saturday, October 4th, Midnight
• Awards Ceremony: Sunday, October 5th, 6:00 PM

What is Space Apps?
A worldwide weekend hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, makers, storytellers, engineers, and anyone curious. Participants team up locally or online and use free NASA datasets to tackle challenges that impact both Earth and space. Creativity counts just as much as technical skills, so no coding or space experience is required.

Who should join?
If you’ve ever wanted to try building something for good, this is your playground. Whether you’re a seasoned coder, an artist with a vision, a STEM student, or someone who loves collaborating on ambitious ideas, you belong here. No rocket science degree required.

How it works:
Teams form either in-person or virtually. Over 48 hours, you’ll pick from a set of NASA’s challenges, build something, then present to local judges. Top projects may go on to compete in the global round. There are cash prizes for local winners, free food, friendly competition and so much more!

Want to help?
We're also looking for sponsors and donors whose support helps us cover prizes, food, mentorship, and supplies. Your involvement helps make this all possible. Reach out to us here.

Learn more and register FOR FREE at TampaHackerspace.com/SpaceApps