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Welcome to the first-ever NASA Space Apps Challenge in Albuquerque, the heart of Space Valley! Space Apps is a FREE community event open to all ages and skill levels.

The winning team at this local event will get a grand prize of $1,000!

Follow us on Instagram @spaceapps_abq for real-time updates and helpful, bite-sized guides for this event!

HOW TO WIN

Space Apps is the world's largest annual hackathon. To win the grand prize of $1,000 at this local event, follow these steps:

Register for this event. Click the "Choose this Local Event" button at the top of the page and create a free account.
Choose a Challenge Prompt: NASA Space Apps Challenge
1. IMPORTANT: Do NOT start working on the challenge prompt before the event starts on October 5th, or you will be immediately disqualified!
Create or join a team. It is recommended to join a team to complete your challenge within the 48-hour period. Teams range from 1-6 people, but teams with 4-5 tend to be the most effective.

On the day of the event, simply create an app, tool, game, song, dance, or something else to "solve" a challenge prompt. The challenge prompt description provides a hint for what you can create.

Your Local Lead and the Space Apps Connect Platform will be available as guides to help you complete the competition.

What will you create? 💫

EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: The event will start at 10:00 a.m. MST on Saturday, October 5th.
WHERE: The event is at Q Station, a coworking hub for the aerospace industry. The address for Q Station is 3225 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM, 87106. There are several parking garages and street parking available.
BRING: A laptop, charger, brainstorming supplies (iPad, notebook, sticky notes, pens/pencils, etc.), water, a friend and/or family member, and your best ideas!

EVENT SCHEDULE

To view the full event schedule, click the "Local Event Schedule" tab at the top of the page.

HOW TO REGISTER

Click the "Choose this Local Event" button at the top of the page and create a free account. Registration is free!

It is highly recommended to create an account so that you will receive helpful emails preparing you for the event. These emails are sent by Raven, your Local Lead, to help you succeed! Registering also helps you find the right team.

GENERAL Q&A

What is the NASA International Space Apps Challenge?

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the world's largest hackathon. During this annual event, teams around the world solve challenge prompts in less than 48 hours for a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Each local event is different. For the 2024 Space Apps in Albuquerque, we have chosen to issue a grand prize of $1,000 to the winning team.

Who can participate?

Space Apps is open to all ages and skill levels. We are looking for artists, builders, coders, teachers, students, farmers, gardeners, musicians, dancers, entrepreneurs, and so much more to participate in this FREE community event!

Please note that minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian during the entire event.

I've never done a hackathon before. Can I still participate?

YES! Space Apps is open to all ages and skill levels. Whether this is your first hackathon or not, we welcome you at this event!

How hard are the challenge prompts?

The challenge prompts range in difficulty level, from beginner to advanced.

Beginner/Youth is best for elementary and middle school students.
Intermediate is best for high school and college students.
Advanced is best for college students and professionals of all levels.

Visit the list of challenge prompts to learn more: NASA Space Apps Challenge

Do I have to stay for the entire event?

No! Once you are satisfied with your work, you can submit your solution and leave. You are also not required to work from Q Station during the event (but we highly recommend it).

Is food provided?

We will provide a complimentary breakfast, courtesy of Snapdragon Tea, on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. There will be gluten-free and vegan options. We will also provide a snack bar all weekend long.

There are many restaurant and food options available within a short walking distance from Q Station. We encourage participants to take advantage of these local food options and may leave the venue at any time for a quick bite.

When will winners be announced?

Local event winners will be announced after the event has concluded in entirety by 11:59 PM MST. All local events are required to allow the midnight deadline so that winners can only be revealed once all teams around the world have submitted their solutions.

The $1,000 grand prize winner for Albuquerque will be announced no later than October 12th. We will contact you through the contact information you provide at the start of the event.

I'm in! How do I sign up?

Registration is free and open! Simply create an account and click the "Choose This Local Event" button at the top of the page. You're in!

I don't have a team. What do I do?

You are welcome to participate in the challenge by yourself. Teams may range from 1-6 people. You may request to join a team after registering for this event by clicking on the "Teams" tab.

If you would like a team but don't have one after the event starts, Raven can help you find a team.

I still have a question. Who do I contact?

Email Raven, your Local Lead, at admin-founder@scope-nm.org. You can also reach me through Instagram @spaceapps_abq. All questions are welcome, and I hope to see you this October 5th & 6th!

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL EVENT SPONSORS

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