Finspace

Pitch. Connect. Grow.

Demonstrate your disruptive business model and technology and win a chance to increase your visibility and unlock unique growth opportunities for your business through:

Global Recognition: Raise your startup’s profile at WSBW with over 1,600 key industry leaders from more than 50 countries, representing the global space ecosystem.

Expand Your Network: Shortlisted candidates will receive a complimentary pass to attend the World Space Business Week and the Space Innovation Summit, along with access to networking and social events (full access badge value €3,600).
- - The first 3 nominees will receive a full WSBW entry and will pitch.
  - 4th to 6th place will receive a Space Innovation Summit-only entry and will pitch.
Take the Stage: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for live-pitching at the Space Innovation Summit stage, showcasing their business projects in front of the industry’s top leaders and investors

Sharpen Your Decision-Making: The two winners of the live-pitching will receive a Novaspace market intelligence product of their choice (valued at €6,000 each).

Challenge Timeline

Application deadline: End of May 2026

Shortlisted selection: Mid-June 2026

Live-pitching: 6 companies pitch on September 16, 2026

Award announcement: Winners are celebrated during the cocktail reception of the Space Innovation Summit and World Space Business Week on September 16

The Best Global Startup Innovation

Each year, hundreds of companies are reviewed and analyzed by Novaspace and partner organizations.

6 startups earn the opportunity to attend and pitch on stage at the Space Innovation Summit.
The first 3 nominees get exclusive access to the 2026 edition of the World Space Business Week to take place from September 14th to 17th, 2026, both in Paris and online.