Space Apps Alexandria · 2026
NASA Space Apps Alexandria
Alexander’s spirit, reimagined for the stars.
Solve real-world challenges on Earth and in space
The Alexandria chapter of NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge-students, builders, designers, and scientists creating impact with open data.
17–18 September 2026 · AASTMT – Abu Qir, Alexandria · Hybrid
Join one of Alexandria’s most active innovation communities and turn ideas into real solutions for global challenges.
Chapter
About
NASA Space Apps Alexandria is the local chapter of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge in Alexandria. Since 2019, we have built a strong innovation community by bringing together people from different backgrounds to collaborate, create, and learn through a global hackathon. The event connects local talent with international challenges in Earth and space science, sustainability, data, and technology.
Community
Past hackathons
Moments from previous NASA Space Apps Alexandria editions-teams, mentors, and the energy on hackathon weekend.
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When & how
Event
A two-day innovation experience where local talent joins a global community to solve real-world Earth and space challenges using open data.
- Date
- 17–18 September 2026
- Venue
- Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) – Abu Qir, Alexandria
- Mode
- Hybrid
Build
Challenges
Participants choose from official challenge themes for the current edition and build one project per team. The four areas below help you see where your strengths fit best.
Engineering & artificial intelligence
Intelligent and engineering-driven solutions using AI for NASA-related challenges-automation, image analysis, prediction, decision support, and systems that support Earth-based or space-related missions.
Data science & analytics
Analyze open data for insights, patterns, and data-driven solutions-visualization, analytics, forecasting, environmental interpretation, and scientific exploration.
Programming & technological solutions
Build practical digital products-web apps, mobile apps, tools, or software systems that use NASA data to solve real-world problems.
Earth & space sciences
Scientific challenges linked to Earth and space-climate, planetary science, astronomy, and broader scientific understanding. Projects may be research-based, educational, or awareness-focused.
Explore the full challenge list on the official Space Apps site.
Register
Join
Register individually on the official NASA Space Apps platform and select Alexandria as your local event.
- 1.Register through the official Space Apps website.
- 2.Select Alexandria as your local event.
- 3.Explore the challenge themes.
- 4.Join or form a team.
- 5.Attend the event and build your solution.
- 6.Present your project to judges.
Team
Organizers
NASA Space Apps Alexandria is the local organizing team for the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. Since 2019, we have promoted innovation, collaboration, and technical skill-building among students and young professionals through event management, mentorship coordination, and community engagement-aligned with the global values of Space Apps.
- Building a strong participant community
- Delivering a smooth local event experience
- Supporting participants with guidance and mentorship
- Connecting local innovation with global challenge themes
- @spaceappsalex
- info@nasaalex.space
Ecosystem
Partners & host
NASA Space Apps Alexandria grows through collaboration with institutions that support education, technology, outreach, and innovation.
AASTMT - Host venue
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport is a long-established regional institution focused on capability building, development-oriented education, and the transfer and localization of advanced technology. Hosting the hackathon here reinforces an educational, innovation-oriented environment.
Strategic partners
Community partners
Educational partners
Help
FAQ
A global hackathon organized by NASA where participants collaborate in teams to solve real-world challenges using open data.
Support us
Sponsor NASA Space Apps Alexandria
Sponsoring the chapter offers visibility within an engaged youth and innovation community while aligning your brand with education, technology, problem solving, and future talent development.
Ready to build for Earth and space?
Join NASA Space Apps Alexandria and be part of a global community using creativity, science, and technology to solve meaningful challenges.