
The competition has been held since 2015 and was initiated by philanthropist and founder of the Noosphere Max Polyakov . The goal of the Vernadsky Challenge is to help talented engineers develop their innovative products. Over the past 5 years, 649 projects have entered the competition, of which 45 have become finalists.
For the first time in 2019, the competition became part of the Noosphere Space Summit, an international conference dedicated to the New Space movement. Representatives of companies such as Airbus Defense & Space, D-Orbit and Firefly Aerospace joined the Vernadsky Challenge jury.
The types of startups that can participate:
- space technologies (rockets, launch systems, satellites, space engineering and all devices designed for space exploration and development)
- active bioelectronics (devices that will help restore lost body functions or replace an organ; biotechnologies in medicine, prostheses, exoskeletons, medical devices, medical equipment and technologies for people of specific professions)
How to apply
- Go to https://www.vernadskychallenge.com
- Download and fill out the registration form.
- Send it to [email protected] before September 1, 2020.

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