Competition

Space Settlement Design Competitions (SSDC)

Space Settlement Design Competitions

A high-school industry simulation in which teams develop a proposal for a large space settlement; students in Canada can join a school team or attend an available regional semi-final.

Location / AccessSchool-team proposal and in-person regional competitionsRegional events in Canada and the United States · Multiple provinces

Grade EligibilityGrades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12Canadian high school students

Application Timeline2026–27 regional competition cycle · check event locations and datesCheck official page for exact cutoff · Next cycle · Varies · Hybrid

Eligibility & Requirements

For high-school students. Canadians may participate through a school team or register individually for an available in-person regional semi-final; locations, team rules, and fees vary by event. The organizer notes that students younger than 15 may find the final demanding.

Field of Study

EngineeringComputer scienceMathematicsEnvironment

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