The seventh edition of #T-TeC has officially launched. The Open Innovation contest by Leonardo and Telespazio invites students, PhD candidates, and young researchers from universities around the world to propose innovative solutions to address the major challenges facing the space sector.
As in previous editions, this year’s top teams will be awarded cash prizes. To encourage the creation of partnerships that may lead to future ventures, Leonardo and Telespazio will also offer #T-TeC 2025 participants the following opportunities—granted at the discretion of the selection committee, based on the nature and maturity of the projects submitted:
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Pre-incubation within the Space Business Catalyst, promoted by Thales Alenia Space
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Pre-incubation programmes with ESA BIC Turin
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Pre-incubation programme with ESA BIC Brindisi
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“Supporting Services” eligible for ESA BIC Lazio and/or Technology Transfer Lazio
Thanks to Leonardo, one promising proposal that requires further development will also be awarded a testing contract.
For the 2025 edition, the competition focuses on three key themes related to sustainability in Space and on Earth:
