Competition
NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket (AMPERE) Challenge
The NASA AMPERE Challenge invites U.S. commercial companies to develop and demonstrate mid-power Hall effect thruster prototypes. Up to two winning teams can each receive up to $250,000 in cash prizes along with access to NASA testing facilities and technology across three phases.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- NASA
- Deadline
- January 27, 2027
- Cycles
- AMPERE Challenge · deadline January 27, 2027
- Opens
- November 9, 2026
- Amount
- $250,000 · Prize
- Open to
- United States
- Sectors
- Deeptech and hardware, Space and aerospace
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See your fit: whether you qualify, the official application form, and Autopilot to fill it in for you. Equity, fees, format and location open with it.
See your fitKey questions about NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket (AMPERE) Challenge
Who can apply to NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket (AMPERE) Challenge?
Eligible locations: United States. The company must be incorporated in United States. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Deeptech and hardware and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Must maintain a primary place of business in the United States; Develop and demonstrate mid-power (3-7 kW) Hall effect thruster prototypes.
When is the NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket (AMPERE) Challenge deadline?
The NASA Advanced Mid-Power Electric Rocket (AMPERE) Challenge deadline is January 27, 2027. Upcoming cycles: AMPERE Challenge · deadline January 27, 2027. Applications opened on November 9, 2026.
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