NASA TechLeap Prize

TechLeap Prize: Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge

Funds teams developing robotics technologies for payload manipulation in space through a NASA prize competition.

Eligibility · Not specified — see TechLeap Prize page for geographic eligibility

The TechLeap Prize: Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge is administered by NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) as part of its TechLeap Prize series — an open competition instrument used to accelerate development of specific space technologies. The TechLeap Prize series operates as a prize competition rather than a grant: participants compete for a cash prize by demonstrating their technology against defined performance criteria, with no cost-share or equity taken.

Award amounts, prize structure, and pool totals are not stated on the NASA STMD solicitations page. Applicants should visit the dedicated TechLeap Prize page linked from the NASA solicitations listing for prize amounts, performance requirements, and judging criteria.

The competition is open to teams that register by July 29 and submit applications by August 12. The source page does not specify eligibility restrictions by entity type (for-profit, university, non-profit), team size, or geography. These details are published on the TechLeap Prize-specific page.

The application process has two steps: registration by July 29, followed by a full application due August 12. Judging criteria, scoring rubric, and decision timeline are not described in the source. Applicants must consult the TechLeap Prize page directly for submission instructions and evaluation process.

The source does not describe disqualifiers, prior-funding restrictions, or documentation requirements. Because the source page is a general listing, many operational details are absent; check the dedicated TechLeap Prize page before beginning an application.