Compete to innovate in space tech at the Space Tank competition, apply by April 8

February 23, 2026 (Last updated: February 23, 2026)

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World Innovation Network, or WIN, will bring Space Tank, its flagship innovation competition, to the stage as the marquee finale of Arizona Space Congress. Space Tank: Arizona Edition will serve as the high-energy closing session designed to catalyze collaboration and accelerate innovation.

This first-of-its-kind statewide call-to-action mobilizes leaders from across industry, government, academia, entrepreneurship and investment communities to align strategy and advance Arizona’s space ecosystem.

Featured tech targets:

Satellites and sensing
Propulsion and power
Robotics and autonomy
On-orbit and on-board intelligence
Space and terrestrial infrastructure

Call for ASTROpreneurs:

Universities, corporations, investors, incubators/accelerators and all other entrepreneurial support organizations, or ESOs, are invited to partner by nominating their entrepreneurial teams with “the right stuff” to represent them within the arena.

Mission readiness pre-briefings for prospective partners and presenters, including potential mentors, advisors, coaches and judges:

Apply for Space Tank: Arizona Edition by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Eligible founders and partners are encouraged to apply. Selected teams and judges will be notified Friday, April 10, 2026, and will present live at Arizona Space Congress on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with complimentary full-access registration.