NASA TechRise Student Challenge Deadline Nov 2, 2026

The NASA TechRise Student Challenge invites student teams in grades 6-12 to submit science and technology experiment ideas to fly on a high-altitude balloon. Students attending U.S. public, private, or charter schools – including those in U.S. territories – are challenged to team up to design an experiment under the guidance of an educator.

A total of 60 winning teams will be selected and awarded $1,500 to build their experiment, receive an assigned spot on a NASA-sponsored high-altitude balloon, and get technical support from Future Engineers advisors.

Visit the TechRise website to see this year’s flight vehicle. No experience is necessary to join the challenge.