Now it is time to submit ideas and innovations!
Leonardo and Telespazio – part of Leonardo Space – are launching the 7th edition of the #T-TeC (Telespazio Technology Contest), inviting students, PhD candidates and young researchers from universities worldwide to submit innovative solutions in various areas of the space sector.
About #T-TeC:
The contest aims to promote technological development and innovation in the space industry among younger generations, enhance their ideas and insights, and work with them to imagine the technological solutions that will shape the future. It is their chance to “turn brilliant ideas into successful start-ups and inspire the next generation of STEM talent.”
Areas of Application
Participants in #T-TeC can choose to submit their ideas and projects within three macro-areas related to sustainability in Space and on Earth:
• Space Exploration, Extra-terrestrial Exploitation & In Orbit Servicing;
• Space Domain Awareness for the protection of space and ground infrastructures;
• Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions for Earth and other celestial bodies.
Deadline 20 February 2026
The contest will officially close on this date. In the following weeks, the jury will evaluate all submissions and announce the winners in April 2026.
Apply Now!
Space enthusiasts, innovators and researchers – go for it! Seize your opportunity and submit your ideas and solutions.
All official updates related to the contest—including the call for proposals, deadlines, and FAQs—are available here: https://www.telespazio.com/en/-t-tec-2025
