Hyperspace Challenge

Hyperspace Challenge is sponsored by AFWERX. Hyperspace Challenge brings together tech startups with government innovators to accelerate collaboration between commercial and government communities.

Hyperspace Challenge is where innovators, researchers, and government leaders unite to solve space’s toughest problems. Hyperspace + SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II Challenge Fall 2025 Are you a small business with a Phase II SBIR contract and cutting-edge capabilities in data processing, pattern-of-life analysis, or digital twins?

Apply to participate in our accelerator to connect directly with government customers, sharpen your strategy with top experts, and showcase your tech. Our expert-led programs and purposeful networking bring together the boldest minds in space. In-person, human-centered events uniting companies, primes, VCs & government innovators.

Programs and resources designed to give companies the knowledge they need to woo government partners. Join virtual sessions to exchange ideas, get advice, and build relationships. Monthly deep-dives connecting businesses with experts and focusing on hard-to-get insider insights.

The Hyperspace Challenge brought the industry and government stakeholders in a well thought out manner which enabled us to learn a lot within a short period of time. We left the event with a better understanding of how USSF procurement works and connections that can help us overcome the procurement challenges. Hiranya Jayakody CTO and Co-founder of HEO $3.

8M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Phase II contract + first GEO flight unit for Owl sensor Successful reentry capsule mission + first in-situ optical emission measurements at Mach 25 Want to help advance innovation in space? Email [email protected] to sponsor our 2025 cohort. Ready to take the next step?