All prizes, awards, and recognitions are issued as verified NFT assets on the blockchain.
Each prize component—including certificates, badges, scholarships, and crypto coins—is digitally recorded and authenticated via SVAC’s NFT system. This ensures:
- Verified ownership and proof of achievement
- Portability across academic, professional, and Web3 platforms
- Permanent recognition of your innovation
🥇 1st Place Team
Total Estimated Value: $30,000+
- $5,000 cash prize (split among team members)
- $6,000–$10,000 HASSE Space School scholarships (3–5 × $2,000 per member)
- 6-month mentorship with leaders in space and AI (priceless)
- NASA Johnson Space Center VIP tour (+ $1,000 value Travel cost to Houston not included)
- Private virtual meet-and-greet with former NASA astronauts (priceless)
- Endorsement letter signed by a notable astronaut or scientist
- SVAC Finalist Certificate + Platinum Distinction Certificate (NFT-issued)
- Spotlight feature on SVAC website, media, and partner platforms
- SVAC 2026 in-person team entry fee waiver
- 50,000 SVAC Crypto Coins Redeemable for SVAC activities and Affiliate Program
- Digital recognition + official digital badge (NFT, sharable on LinkedIn, portfolios, and social platforms)
- Eligibility for blockchain-tracked recommendation letters (Requestable within one year)
🥈 2nd Place Team
Total Estimated Value: $20,000+
- $3,000 cash prize (split among team members)
- 3-month mentorship with leaders in space and AI (priceless)
- Private virtual meet-and-greet with former NASA astronauts (priceless)
- Endorsement letter signed by a notable astronaut or scientist
- SVAC Finalist Certificate + Gold Distinction Certificate (NFT-issued)
- $1,500 HASSE Space School scholarship per team member
- SVAC 2026 in-person team entry fee waiver
- 30,000 SVAC Crypto Coins Redeemable for SVAC activities and Affiliate Program
- Digital recognition + official digital badge (Blockchain-verified and sharable on LinkedIn, resumes, and social platforms)
- Spotlight feature on SVAC website, social channels, and partner publications
- Eligibility for NFT-backed recommendation letters (Requestable within one year)
🥉 3rd Place Team
Total Estimated Value: $10,000+
- $2,000 cash prize (split among team members)
- One-on-one feedback session with SVAC judges (priceless mentorship insight)
- Private virtual meet-and-greet with former NASA astronauts (priceless)
- Endorsement letter signed by a notable astronaut
- SVAC Finalist Certificate + Silver Distinction Certificate (NFT-issued)
- SVAC 2026 in-person team entry fee waiver
- 20,000 SVAC Crypto Coins Redeemable for SVAC activities and Affiliate Program
- Digital recognition + official digital badge (NFT-secured, sharable on LinkedIn and Web3 portfolios)
- Eligibility for blockchain-authenticated recommendation letters (Requestable within one year)
🏅 Finalist Teams (Top 10–15 Teams)
- SVAC Finalist Certificate
- Eligibility for referrals or recommendation letters from the SVAC team (Requestable within one year of the competition’s conclusion)
- Digital recognition on the SVAC website and social media
🎖️ Honorable Mentions
- SVAC Finalist Certificate and Honorable Mention Badge
- Digital recognition on the SVAC website and social media
