What YOU WILL NEED

Helpful tools, tech, and tips to help you succeed — whether you’re competing online or in person.

Technology & Software

Making presentation slides, 3D sketches, or spreadsheets will require access to a computer or tablet. Bring your own device if possible, or borrow one from your school. (Test your device and software before the event.)

For all rounds, a reliable internet connection helps, but for qualifying most files can be worked on offline and uploaded later.

  • A laptop or tablet (and its charger!)

  • Presentation software (Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Canva)

  • Design tools (Blender, Fusion 360, good old fashioned pen-and-paper)

  • Calculator/spreadsheet software (Desmos, Sheets, Excel)

  • A scanner/phone app

  • Notebook or sketchbook – for quick ideas and planning

  • Stationery – paper, pencils, markers

  • USB drive or cloud backup – to save your work securely

  • Headphones – useful when focusing

Essentials:

Top 5 Tips:

  1. Stay organised: Assign roles and track tasks early.

  2. Collaborate: Communication and teamwork matter more than perfect design.

  3. Be resourceful: Use online references and your knowledge - innovation starts with improvisation!

  4. Ask Questions: Don’t be afraid to get help, no one is excpected to know everything.

  5. Get a good nights sleep, always stay hydrated!

A space scene showing a lunar surface with scientific equipment, solar panels, and a payload being delivered to orbit via a magnetic mass driver.

Resources & Downloads

You’ll find everything you need to prepare (from suggested tools to sample RFPs) on our Competition Resources Page.


Check back regularly as new resources and examples will be added ahead of the 2026 season.