THE FINAL PITCh

Join the PSW Final Pitch

PSW Innovation Challenge by ASTech
Pitch
your project,
connect with industry leaders, and shape the future of space.

Take part in the first-ever PSW Final Pitch, powered by ASTech, where 15 pre-selected companies will pitch their innovations live on March 10, 2026, in front of a jury of space industry experts. One winner per theme will be announced during the closing cocktail at the end of day one. Participants can also schedule B2B meetings ahead of the event and benefit from a dedicated space at PSW to showcase their projects and connect with visitors.

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.

Satellite Technologies
Earth Observation
/ Services
Hardware / Numeric

Why Join the PSW Final Pitch?

Pitch live
in front of 6 ambassador jurors
Win visibility
in the space ecosystem
Secure meetings
with potential partners
Showcase your innovation
on the PSW stage
Be a theme winner
and gain recognition at the closing cocktail

Meet Our Ambassador Juries

Key players in the ecosystem, our ambassadors will soon be revealed

1

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.

3

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.

5

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.

2

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.

4

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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

Whats in it for you?
Pitch in front of 6 ambassador jurors
Winner per theme announced at the closing cocktail
Media & industry visibility
Pre-scheduled B2B meetings
Dedicated space at PSW to connect and welcome visitors
Free exhibition stand at PSW 2027
Mark Your Calendar
Submissions open: Dec 2
Submission deadline: Jan 31
Review: Feb 2–6
Pre-selected companies announced: Feb 9
Pitch & winners: March 10, 2026 (Day 1, closing cocktail)
Take the stage and present your innovation at PSW Final Pitch!

Any questions ?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
You can also consult our FAQ.

Maxine BENACOM
International Sales Manager
+33 (0)1 74 74 29 96
maxine.benacom@vimeet.events

Any questions ?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
You can also consult our FAQ.

Anaelle FERRET
International Sales Manager
+33 (0)1 46 90 00 08
anaelle.ferret@vimeet.events