THE FINAL PITCh
MEET THE FINALISTS
Three Themes One Stages
Each project must fit into one of the three themes to compete.
Each theme will have a winner, announced at the closing cocktail, gaining maximum visibility and recognition.
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Finalists
Maximizing raw image data value for AI/ML through new-generation compression for machine vision.
Unlocking Earth observation data value using AI to reduce complexity and provide actionable knowledge.
Developing unfolding space telescopes to capture high-resolution thermal infrared images of the Earth.
Finalists
Democratizing space access for small satellites through reliable high-altitude operations and unique launch technology.
Developing a de-orbiting drag sail to accelerate satellite reentry and prevent space debris.
Creating a nanosatellite network to enable global, high-speed point-to-point laser communication.
Finalists
Manufacturing high-performance scientific digital cameras for academic, industrial, and government applications globally.
Innovating space logistics with a modular Smart Drone combining AI, robotics, and orbital propulsion.
Pioneering autophage rocket engines for light launchers to maximize propulsion and eliminate heavy components.
Delivering reliable, high-performance, and low-cost in-space propulsion technologies for all spacecraft sizes.
Why Join the PSW Final Pitch?
Meet Our Ambassador Juries
Key players in the ecosystem, meet our ambassadors
Submit your project from Dec 2 to Jan 31
Apply online and submit your project in one of the three categories represented in this challenge. Complete your profile before December 2, 2025.
15 companies announced on Feb 9
Starting February 9, the 15 selected candidates (5 per category) will be announced. They will present their projects and innovations during the final pitch at Paris Space Week.
One winner per theme revealed at the closing cocktail
The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony on the first night of the event, March 10, 2025.
Jury evaluates entries from Feb 2–6
The jury members and ambassadors of the event will have one week to select the successful candidates. You will be notified of your selection starting February 2, 2026.
Present at PSW on March 10, 2026
On the first day of Paris Space Week, each candidate company will have to defend its project before our expert jury during The Final Pitch.
Submit your project from Dec 2 to Jan 31
Apply online and submit your project in one of the three categories represented in this challenge. Complete your profile before December 2, 2025.
Jury evaluates entries from Feb 2–6
The jury members and ambassadors of the event will have one week to select the successful candidates. You will be notified of your selection starting February 2, 2026.
15 companies announced on Feb 9
Starting February 9, the 15 selected candidates (5 per category) will be announced. They will present their projects and innovations during the final pitch at Paris Space Week.
Present at PSW on March 10, 2026
On the first day of Paris Space Week, each candidate company will have to defend its project before our expert jury during The Final Pitch.
One winner per theme revealed at the closing cocktail
The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony on the first night of the event, March 10, 2025.
Eligibility & Criteria
Startups, SMEs, labs, or university teams in the space sector // Innovative or disruptive projects // Evaluated on innovation, impact, feasibility, and growth potential
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