NASA Horizon Challenge

Define the problem

The Horizons Challenge is xFoundry’s nationwide competition to get students to shape the future of innovation.

This nationwide competition asks for student teams to identify critical problems in key areas that, if solved, could accelerate humanity’s journey in space exploration while improving life on Earth.

How to register

Join ConneXions, xFoundry’s community of students and mentors, to get started:

• Register for programs, form teams, and access exclusive resources

• Participate in events, meet teammates, and connect with mentors

• Register here: https://www.xfoundry.org/horizons-challenge 

Evaluation criteria

Submission are evaluated using the following criteria:

• Ability to encourage participation across disciplines

• Grand challenge definition and problem analysis

• Impact and scalability

• Narrative and communication quality

Eligibility & team information

The Horizons Challenge is open to current college and students and requires multiple disciplines.

• 2-5 team members

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or community college (North America only)

• A complete team collectively represents at least two TEAMS categories (Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts & Athletics, Marketing, Science) in their majors

See attached document for more information.