How to collaborate

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Companies arealso part of the mission.In Mars Challenge, companies are not just sponsors: they are strategic partners in innovation and global change.

Together, we create opportunities for young people around the world to develop sustainable solutions for Earth and for future human settlement on Mars.

Strategic allies opt

100% of your contribution – financial or in-kind – is converted into grants for educational institutions and Zers to participate in the Mars Challenge.

This ensures that your support translates into direct impact, aligned with effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies.

WAYS TO COLLABORATE

At Mars Challenge we understand that each company has different capabilities, priorities and objectives within their investment plans in innovation, marketing or social responsibility.Therefore, we have designed flexible plans and benefits that allow you to combine different forms of collaboration to maximize mutual value.

Depending on the level you choose, your participation may include one or more of these modalities:

WAYS TO COLLABORATE

Direct sponsorship – Fund scholarships and events.

In-kind sponsorship – Providing essential equipment, software, space or services for participants.

Corporate mentoring – Technical and strategic support to the teams during the process.

Corporate Challenges – Raise open innovation cases aligned with your industry and receive disruptive solutions.

Joining Mars Challenge as a company is investing in talent,
innovation and the future, while generating real social impact.

COLLABORATING ENTITIES

Strategic allies opt
  • Presencia destacada de tu marca en materiales, web, redes y eventos internacionales.
  • Asociación con una iniciativa global innovadora y de alto impacto.
  • Oportunidades de branding en hackatones, conferencias y la Final Internacional Madrid 2026.
Strategic allies opt
  • Acceso directo a jóvenes altamente capacitados en ciencia, tecnología, sostenibilidad y emprendimiento.
  • Participación en procesos de mentoría para conocer a futuros empleados en acción.
  • Fortalecimiento de tu marca empleadora y conexión con la generación que liderará el futuro.
Strategic allies opt
  • Proponer desafíos corporativos para recibir soluciones disruptivas desde múltiples disciplinas y países.
  • Conectar tu I+D con ideas frescas y escalables generadas en HackImpacto.
  • Oportunidad de co-desarrollar prototipos con alto potencial de implementación real.
Strategic allies opt
  • 100% de tu contribución se convierte en becas, generando impacto directo en educación, innovación y sostenibilidad.

 

Alineación con estándares internacionales:

  • ISO 56001 (Gestión de la Innovación)
  • ISO 26000 (Responsabilidad Social)
  • Open Innovation 2.0
  • UN Youth Strategy
  • OECD Learning Compass 2030.

 

  • ODS que promueve:
ODS 4

Educación de calidad (ODS 4)

ODS 13

Acción por el clima (ODS 13)

ODS 3

Igualdad de género (ODS 5)

ODS 11

Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles (ODS 11)

ODS 9

Innovación e infraestructura (ODS 9)
 …entre otros.

Strategic allies opt
  • Prominent presence of your brand in materials, web, networks and international events.
  • Partnership with an innovative and high-impact global initiative.
  • Branding opportunities in hackathons, conferences and the Madrid 2026 International Final.
Strategic allies opt
  • Direct access to highly trained young people in science, technology, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
  • Participation in mentoring processes to meet future employees in action.
  • Strengthening your employer brand and connecting with the generation that will lead the future.
Strategic allies opt
  • Propose corporate challenges to receive disruptive solutions from multiple disciplines and countries.
  • Connect your R&D with fresh and scalable ideas generated at HackImpacto.
  • Opportunity to co-develop prototypes with high potential for real implementation.
Strategic allies opt
  • 100% of your contribution is converted into scholarships, generating direct impact on education, innovation and sustainability.

Alignment with international standards:

  • ISO 56001 (Innovation Management)
  • ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility)
  • Open Innovation 2.0
  • UN Youth Strategy
  • OECD Learning Compass 2030.

  • SDGs it promotes:
SDG 4

Quality education (SDG 4)

SDG 13

Climate action (SDG 13)

ODS 3

Gender equality (SDG 5)

SDG 11

Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)

SDG 9

Innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) ...among others.

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