NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 · Local Event
Tripoli joins the global innovation moment
NASA Space Apps Challenge is coming to Tripoli, Lebanon for the first time in 14-15 November 2026.
01 · The Event
What is NASA Space Apps Challenge?
NASA Space Apps Challenge is the world's largest annual global hackathon. Participants around the world use NASA and partner space agency data to solve real-world problems. Teams can work on topics including climate, Earth science, space exploration, technology, storytelling, and more.
02 · The City
Why Tripoli?
Tripoli is one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean and one of the youngest in spirit. It holds a dense concentration of universities, students, and self-taught builders whose work rarely reaches a global stage. Hosting Space Apps here puts open NASA data directly in the hands of that talent, connects the city to a worldwide network of teams solving the same problems on the same weekend, and shows that world-class innovation does not need to leave North Lebanon to be taken seriously.
03 · Participants
Who can join?
Space Apps is built on mixed teams. If one of these sounds like you, there is a seat for you in Tripoli.
Developers
Web, mobile, AI, and hardware builders who turn open data into working products.
Scientists and Researchers
Physics, geology, biology, and engineering minds who know what the data actually means.
Designers and Creatives
Product, UI, illustration, and motion people who make complex ideas feel obvious.
Data Enthusiasts
Analysts and visualization lovers who find the signal inside massive satellite datasets.
Environmental Enthusiasts
Climate, sustainability, and Earth science advocates working on problems close to home.
Storytellers and Communicators
Writers, filmmakers, and community builders who carry the solution to the people.
04 · Support
Partners
Our partners make the Tripoli edition possible. Partnership slots for the first edition are open now.
05 · The People
Organizing team
Nadine Maksoud
Local Lead
Salma Awad
Graphic Designer
Mirvat Chhadi
Social Media Operations
Mohamad Mostafa
Technical Operations
06 · Gallery
Gallery
Photos from the Tripoli edition will be published here after the event.
07 · Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. Space Apps welcomes people from every background. Teams work best when they mix developers, designers, scientists, and storytellers, so your skills are useful even if you have never touched a line of code.
Not at all. You can register solo and form a team on the day, or bring a group of friends or classmates. Team formation is part of the event.
Yes. NASA Space Apps events are free to participate in worldwide, and the Tripoli chapter follows the same principle.
Teams pick a challenge from the official NASA Space Apps challenge list and build a solution around it over the course of the event, using open NASA and partner space agency data. Outputs range from apps and data visualizations to hardware prototypes and creative concepts.
Bring a laptop if you plan to build software, a charger, and your curiosity. Specific logistics for the Tripoli venue will be shared closer to the event date.
Reach the organizing team any time at spaceappstripoli@outlook.com, or join the WhatsApp community for live updates.