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THE FINAL PITCh

THE Space Innovation Challenge

 Pitch your project, connect with industry leaders, and shape the future of space.

the final Pitch

Take part in the first-ever PSW Final Pitch, 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.

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Satellite Technologies
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.
Earth Observation
/ Services
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.
ground segment / launcher
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.

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
1

Submit your project from July 20 to January 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 February 16, 2027

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 February 8–14, 2027

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 31, 2027

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 July 20 to January 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 16, 2027

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 31, 2027

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
What’s in it for you?
  • Pitch in front of 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 2028
Mark Your Calendar
Submissions Open: July 20, 2026
Submission Deadline:January 31, 2027
Review: February 8 -14, 2027
Pre-Selected Companies Announced:February 16, 2027
Pitch at PSW: March 31, 2027
Winners Announced: April 1, 2027 (Closing Cocktail)
Take the stage and present your innovation at PSW Final Pitch!

Take the stage and present your innovation at PSW Final Pitch!

apply to the psw challenge

Meet Our Ambassador Juries

Key players in the ecosystem, meet our ambassadors

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Nom de la société
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Prénom NOM
Nom de la société
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Prénom NOM
Nom de la société
Fonction
Prénom NOM
Nom de la société
Fonction
Prénom NOM
Nom de la société
Fonction
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Benjamin OHAYON
Starburst
Innovation & Ventures
Camille MOUYSSET
KPMG
Associated Partner
Jean DUBRUEL
Safran
Director of Open Innovation
Jodi BARTIN
citicourt
CEO
Philippe CASTAING
ONERA
Intellectual Property and Commercialization Department

Hardware numeric

ISP Tech

Delivering reliable, high-performance, and low-cost in-space propulsion technologies for all spacecraft sizes.

Sattelite technologies

Bull. CO Ltd

Developing a de-orbiting drag sail to accelerate satellite reentry and prevent space debris.

Earth Observation/Services

Supersharp

Developing unfolding space telescopes to capture high-resolution thermal infrared images of the Earth.

Any questions ?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Contact our team

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.

Earth Observation
/ Services
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.

Finalists

Dotphoton logo with a blue geometric icon to the left of the white text on a black background.

Maximizing raw image data value for AI/ML through new-generation compression for machine vision.

Text reading earthpulse! in italic lowercase and uppercase letters on black background.

Unlocking Earth observation data value using AI to reduce complexity and provide actionable knowledge.

SUPERSHARP text logo with a red stylized letter A and a sharp knife underlining the word.

Developing unfolding space telescopes to capture high-resolution thermal infrared images of the Earth.

Satellite Technologies
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.

Finalists

B2Space logo with stylized swoosh graphic and bold uppercase text.

Democratizing space access for small satellites through reliable high-altitude operations and unique launch technology.

White stylized word 'BULL' with a frame and star on a black background.

Developing a de-orbiting drag sail to accelerate satellite reentry and prevent space debris.

Lightcom logo with stylized blue and gray horizontal lines above the white text.

Creating a nanosatellite network to enable global, high-speed point-to-point laser communication.

Hardware / Numeric
Winner
Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.

Finalists

Oxford Instruments logo with uppercase letters on a transparent background.

Manufacturing high-performance scientific digital cameras for academic, industrial, and government applications globally.

Text reading Space Drone with a drone icon integrated in the text on a black background.

Innovating space logistics with a modular Smart Drone combining AI, robotics, and orbital propulsion.

Alpha Emulsion company logo with stylized A symbol and text on black background.

Pioneering autophage rocket engines for light launchers to maximize propulsion and eliminate heavy components.

ISP Tech logo with a circular arrow design around the text.

Delivering reliable, high-performance, and low-cost in-space propulsion technologies for all spacecraft sizes.