02/06/2023

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2023 Local Lead Application

What is the role of a Space Apps Local Lead? Local Leads organize a local in-person or local virtual Space Apps event for a specific city or town. Local Leads increase awareness of and engagement with the 2023 NASA International Space Apps Challenge on October 7-8, 2023. Whether you are a returning or first-time Lead, please fill out the full application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
(Please note, this application is for event organizers known as “Local Leads” only. If you want to sign up to participate in a local Space Apps event, please return to https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/ in mid-July 2023 when Participant Registration will open.)
LOCAL LEAD BENEFITS:
Serve as a Local Lead alongside NASA and the Space Apps Global Organizing Team to develop the world’s largest annual global hackathon, with participants and supporting teammates in 160+ countries
Champion Space Apps in your local community, recruiting local coders, scientists, students, artists, storytellers, designers, engineers, data experts and others who may participate during the Space Apps event(October 7-8, 2023)
Immerse yourself and serve as a thought leader in your city’s space, tech, innovation, and creative communities
Support noteworthy participants in their hackathon journeys. Nominate top projects for judging at the Global level, with Global Nominees, Global Finalists, and Global Winners being recognized by NASA.
Responsibilities of Local Leads:
Coordinate local event logistics - Local Leads are responsible for providing, arranging and funding the logistics for their local event from their own resources, including venue, food, supplies, swag and prizes, as they may choose in their discretion. Local Leads are also responsible for considering accessibility and connectivity logistics in connection with.
Recruit supporting teammates - Each Local Lead is responsible for arranging needed personnel to
NASA International Space Apps Challenge
