Viasat’s signature global STEM competition is coming to Australia , inviting university and TAFE students across the country to develop new applications of satellite technology that improve life on Earth. Whether your background is in engineering, computer science, environmental studies, business, or any other discipline — your ideas and perspective matter.
Viasat: Space for Good Australia features three phases over approximately 22 weeks, progressing from written concept submissions through digital media presentations to an in-person finals event in Sydney in December 2026 — all expenses paid by Viasat.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-Registration Opens | Now |
| Phase 1 Opens (Concept Submission) | Monday, 13 July 2026 |
| Phase 1 Submission Deadline | Sunday, 23 August 2026 |
| Phase 1 Scoring & Review | 24 August – 6 September 2026 |
| Phase 2 Opens (Digital Submission) | Monday, 7 September 2026 |
| Phase 2 Submission Deadline | Sunday, 27 September 2026 |
| Phase 2 Scoring & Review | 28 September – 9 October 2026 |
| Phase 3 Begins (Finals Preparation) | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Finalist–Mentor Matching | Wednesday, 14 October 2026 |
| Finals — In-Person (Sydney) | Tuesday, 8 December 2026 |
Eligibility: Open to all university and TAFE students, including graduate and doctoral-level students of any study area and year who are attending school in Australia. All participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entering the program.
Prizes: Top three finalists will be awarded prizes.
Want to be the first to know when the competition opens? Follow this challenge to receive a notification the moment Phase 1 registration goes live.
