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Jet your Energy, Jump into Universe

A global initiative using satellite and space data to develop climate solutions, practical applications for industry and daily life, and strategies to drive the future space economy.

Event Information

  • Schedule
    • Team Registration
      • Nov 24 (Mon) – Dec 12 (Fri), 2025
    • Preliminary Round
      • Nov 24 (Mon) – Dec 16 (Tue), 2025 · Online
    • Main Round
      • December 17 (Wed) – December 23 (Tue), 2025 (Online)

        • * Results Announcement: December 29 (Mon), around 6:00 PM (KST)

    • Final Round
      • Feb 2 (Mon) – Feb 4 (Wed), 2026 · Halla Convention Center, Jeju Halla University
  • Themes

      • Details: See “Theme Guidelines”

    1. Satellite-based business models for climate and energy crisis response
    2. Satellite-enabled services applicable to everyday life and industrial fields
    3. Innovative technologies and services shaping the future space industry
  • Project Tracks

      • Select one track to participate in Details: See “Track Guidelines”

    1. AWS-Based Aerospace Solution Development (Tech Track)
    2. Aerospace Business Model Development (Biz Track)
    3. Satellite-Driven Service Ideas (Idea Track)
  • Eligibility
    • Team participation only (3–6 members)
      • All team members are required to submit individual application forms.
    • University (or graduate) students and members of the general public aged 19 or older
    • Participation by foreign nationals and companies is permitted.
  • Application
    • You can apply through the website below button.

Awards

Category
No. of Teams
Awarding Body
Prize
Grand Prize
1 team
Governor of Jeju Province
KRW 5,000,000
Excellence Award
1 team
Amazon Web Services
KRW 3,000,000
Merit Award
2 teams
President of Jeju Halla University
KRW 1,000,000 each
Merit Award
2 teams
President of Jeju Technopark
KRW 1,000,000 each

Participant Benefits

Benefits provided to finalists will be announced separately and are subject to change.

  • Access to the Registry of Open Data on AWS
  • Various satellite data, including meteorological, climate, and imagery datasets
  • Special lectures by aerospace experts (provided as video materials)
  • Accommodation and meals (shared rooms at the Halla Convention Hall) will be provided on the final day. Airfare is not included.
  • Selected outstanding projects will be showcased at the AWS Innovation Hub in Singapore, a world-class facility established this year to accelerate digital innovation across the Asia Pacific and Japan region.

Event Timeline

Preliminary Round Online
• Team Registration: Nov 24 (Mon) – Dec 12 (Fri), 2025 • Document Screening: Dec 15 (Mon) – Dec 16 (Tue) • Evaluation Criteria Relevance & Completeness(40), Creativity(30), Specificity (30) • Announcement of Results: Dec 16 (Tue)
Main Round Online
◦ Project Advancement: Dec 17 (Wed) – Dec 23 (Tue), 2025 ◦ Screening: Dec 24 (Wed) – Dec 28 (Sun) ◦ Evaluation Criteria: Clarity & Persuasiveness(40), Technical/Concept Feasibility(30), Market/Public Value(30) ◦ Announcement of Results: Dec 29 (Mon)
Final Round On-site
• Date: Feb 2 (Mon) – Feb 4 (Wed), 2026 • Venue: Halla Convention Center, Jeju Halla University • Evaluation Criteria: Relevance & Problem Definition(40), Creativity(30), Technical Feasibility(30) • Award Ceremony: Conducted on-site • Optional expert mentoring for finalists

Theme Guidelines

Participating teams must develop their projects based on the core themes outlined below.

1. Climate & Energy Crisis Response Solutions

“Addressing national environmental challenges and generating public value”

  • Data Sources: EO/satellite observation data, meteorological and environmental datasets
  • Key Problems: GHG reduction, disaster monitoring & prevention, climate change tracking, renewable-energy efficiency
  • Approach: Promote public-policy support and local-government adoption while balancing societal value and industry feasibility

2. Satellite-Enabled Services for Daily Life & Industry

“Expanding satellite data usage beyond public and research sectors”

  • Target Users: SMEs, small business owners, agriculture, tourism, and other practical industries
  • Key Problems: Lowering barriers to satellite-data usage and improving accessibility
  • Approach: Propose field-deployable, service-oriented solutions with innovative interpretation and data-linkage methods

3. Future Space-Industry Expansion Technologies & Services

“Identifying next-generation growth engines for the New Space era”

  • Focus Areas: Space tourism, deep-space exploration, space-debris mitigation, etc.
  • Key Problems: Adapting to rapid technological and market changes with scalable models
  • Approach: Beyond product ideation, propose ecological and strategic models that expand private-sector participation

Track Guidelines

The Jeju · AWS Global Space Hackathon is organized into three tracks—Tech, Biz, and Idea—allowing participants to choose the track that best aligns with their academic background and strengths.

  1. AWS-Based Aerospace Solution Development (Tech Track)
    • Develop a functional software prototype or MVP using AWS resources and satellite data to address Jeju-related challenges (carbon neutrality, environmental monitoring, etc.).
    • Tools: AWS SageMaker, AWS Ground Station, Lambda, open-source EO datasets, etc.
  2. Aerospace Business Model Development (Biz Track)
    • Build a viable business model using satellite data or space technologies, focusing on market potential, scalability, and commercialization.
    • Key Elements: Market analysis, competitive landscape, financial planning, marketing strategy, scale-up strategy
  3. Satellite-Driven Service Ideas (Idea Track)
    • Propose satellite-based service concepts accessible to general users or industry fields (agriculture, tourism, etc.).
    • Use design-thinking methods to derive user-centered service scenarios.
    • Key Elements: Persona design, user journey mapping, service scenarios, UI/UX concepts

자주묻는 질문

  • What is the registration deadline?

    • → Until December 12 (Fri), 2025, 24:00 (KST).

  • Is there an age restriction?

    • → Participants must be born in 2006 or earlier (18+ at the time of application).

  • Can I participate as an individual?

    • → Individual participation is not available. Teams must be formed independently; team-building support is not provided.

  • Should the Main Round project be based on the idea submitted in the Preliminary Round?

    • → Ideas may be modified at any stage during the hackathon.

  • How will my proposal be used?

    • → Submitted proposals are used solely for document screening and will not be used for any other purpose.

  • Must all projects strictly follow the given themes?

    • → Yes. However, the themes are broad, so a wide variety of creative approaches is welcomed.

  • Will accommodation be provided?

    • → Yes, accommodation near the venue is provided for finalists only.

  • What if I arrive late to the venue?

    • → Please make every effort to arrive on time. If unavoidable circumstances arise, contact the organizing team immediately.

Jeju AWS Global Space Hackathon

✉️ Contact : hello.jeju.hackathon@gmail.com

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