Before the event · Updated 5 October 2026
The future also needs those who make it possible · Edition 2026
Mars Challenge also runs on people who join from outside the competition itself: as volunteers, evaluators or press. Here are the ways to contribute today, or to join a future edition.
Edition 2026 · Mars Challenge
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The future also needs those who make it possible
Mars Challenge also runs on people who join from outside the competition itself: as volunteers, evaluators or press. Here are the ways to contribute today, or to join a future edition.
Paths
How to join
There is no single way to take part: register interest for the next edition, volunteer, evaluate projects, cover the event as press, or simply write in with a question.
Reserve access
Reserve your place when booking opens.
02Take part in 2027
For young people, teams and institutions for the next edition.
03Volunteer
Support the operations and experience of The Grand Jam.
04Become an evaluator
Bring judgement to the Mars Challenge evaluation process.
05Press
Materials and contact for media.
06Contact
Talk to The Grand Jam team.