Mars Challenge connects educational institutions, companies, public bodies and organisations that share a conviction: new generations need real spaces to investigate, create, collaborate and take responsibility for the future.
Each organisation contributes differently. Together, they make an international experience centred on young people and the solutions they can build for Earth possible.
Young people build the projects. The ecosystem creates the conditions for them to go further.
Different contributions, shared value
The Mars Challenge ecosystem is built through complementary contributions:
- Knowledge — Specialists, research and sound judgement.
- Community — Connection with young people, educators and territories.
- Resources — Technology, materials, spaces and services.
- Challenges — Real problems teams can explore.
- Visibility — Amplifying ideas, stories and results.
- Implementation — Continuity, testing and project development.
Collaboration defined by what it contributes
When categories are confirmed and documented, allies may be organised by function, not sponsorship status. Unapproved labels such as Platinum, Gold or Premium are avoided.
Collaboration also requires youth protagonism, purpose alignment, practical value, transparency, independent assessment, and protection of youth authorship, confidentiality and minors.
Your organisation can open a possibility that doesn't exist yet
A collaboration can start with a community, a challenge, a specialist, a space, a technology, a territory or a continuity opportunity. You don't need a fully defined proposal to reach out.
Public organisation listings will appear only when active relationships, validated contributions and publication authorisation exist.