Viasat's signature global STEM competition is coming to India, inviting university 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 India features three phases over approximately 22 weeks, progressing from written concept submissions through digital media presentations to an in-person finals event in New Delhi in October 2026 — all expenses paid by Viasat.
Milestone
Date
Pre-Registration Opens
Now
Phase 1 Opens (Concept Submission)
Monday, 8 June 2026
Phase 1 Submission Deadline
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Phase 1 Scoring & Review
20 July – 31 July 2026
Phase 2 Opens (Digital Submission)
Monday, 3 August 2026
Phase 2 Submission Deadline
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Phase 2 Scoring & Review
24 August – 4 September 2026
Phase 3 Begins (Finals Preparation)
Monday, 7 September 2026
Finalist–Mentor Matching
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Finals — In-Person (New Delhi)
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Eligibility: Open to all university students in India, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level students, across all study areas and years of study. 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.
1st Place: ₹5,00,000
2nd Place: ₹3,75,000
3rd Place: ₹2,75,000.
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.
Thank you for pre-registering for Viasat: Space for Good India 2026! We’re so glad to have you on board, and we can’t wait to get started!
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We hope that you’re as excited as we are to get started. Thank you for your interest!
