Sustainable Business Model Challenge
Use NASA’s Earth Science Data in your Sustainable Business Model. Register for the Challenge today!
Why This Challenge Matters
Climate change is one of the most pressing crises of our time, with profound impacts on life, infrastructure, and ecosystems worldwide. NASA invites entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and innovators to leverage NASA’s Earth system science data to create sustainable business models that tackle real-world climate challenges.
What’s in it for You?
Cash Prizes
Up to 10 winners will each receive $10,000, with a total prize pool of $100,000.
SBIR Training
Access to a 10-week capability development training to strengthen your SBIR Phase I proposal.
Expert Feedback
Tailored readiness assessment for submitting to NASA’s SBIR program.
How to Participate
Participants must develop a business model that incorporates integration of at least one NASA Earth system science data source. Submissions should include:
A clear value proposition and market fit.
Customer base analysis and delivery format preferences.
Unit economics and commercialization plan.
Integration of at least one NASA Earth system science data source.
Leverage NASA’s World-Class Climate Data
Participants must integrate at least one of NASA’s Earth system science datasets into their business model. Explore resources like:
NASA EOSDIS:
Earth science data from satellite missions.
NASA NEX:
Global climate projections and ecosystem data.
ClimateSERV:
Visualize and download rainfall and temperature forecasts.
Full List of Data Sources:
NASA EOSDIS
NASA EOSDIS
Earth science data from satellite missions.
NASA Global Climate Change
NASA Global Climate Change
Global climate projections and ecosystem data.
ClimateSERV
ClimateSERV
Visualize and download rainfall and temperature forecasts.
Mark Your Calendar
Join the Challenge
Steps to Register
Sign up on Freelancer.com:
Create an account to submit your solution.
Sign up on Freelancer.com:
Create an account to submit your solution.
Complete the Registration Form:
Provide your team details and problem area.
Submit Your Proposal:
Upload your business concept paper by June 13, 2025.
Inspiration for Your Solution
Agriculture
Precision farming with weather and climate forecasts.
Disaster Response
Providing data-driven insights for emergency response teams to prioritize rescue and recovery efforts during natural disasters.
Insurance
Assess risks for climate-vulnerable properties.
Sustainability
Supporting carbon monitoring efforts by providing data to help track carbon emissions and deforestation rates.