SpaceUp Competition
CST's global challenge invites space-tech entrepreneurs to solve problems in vital sectors. Winners localise in Saudi Arabia and sign contracts with the challenge owners, worth about US$28 million in total.
[ What you get ]
Around US$28M in contract opportunities across six challenge tracks, with localisation support in Saudi Arabia, a proof-of-concept phase, and contracts signed with the track owners.
[ Who it's for ]
Entrepreneurs and companies worldwide with space-based solutions. Winners must localise (obtain licences) in KSA.
- Run by
- Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
- Equity
- No equity taken
- Format
- Hybrid
- Where
- Riyadh
- Duration
- about 8 months (Jan-Sep 2025 edition)
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Growth
- Sectors
- Space
[ Elden Studios ]
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Checked against the operator's own pages on 2 October 2026.
Sources:cst.gov.sa