TVAC Competition – Resonate Testing
Validate Your Innovation in Space Conditions – For Free!
Free to enter. Free to use. Absolutely free from start to finish. We seek nothing in return. We just want to help New Space validate R&D and innovation.
Prize: TVAC chamber access Testing in Q1 2026
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Why we run this competition
Being part of New Space is supporting New Space. We know TVAC access is hard for entrepreneurs, micros and SMEs. So we are opening our doors. No fees. No equity. No IP claim. You keep your IP.
- Validate designs in relevant environment
- De-risk for flight or qualification campaigns
- Generate test evidence for investors and customers
- Build confidence in your roadmap
What the winner receives
- Planned access to the Resonate Testing Thermal Vacuum Chamber in Q1 2026
- Pre-test planning support and test readiness review
- Test execution time in chamber by our engineers
- Standard data outputs and a concise test summary
Exact duration, setup and scope to be agreed during test planning for safety and feasibility.
Who should apply
Entrepreneurs, micro companies and SMEs building New Space hardware. Subsystems, components, CubeSat payloads, thermal hardware, mechanisms and materials are all in scope.
- TRL 4 to TRL 7 preferred
- Clear test objectives and success criteria
- Prototype or engineering model available by Q1 2026
- Safe to operate in vacuum and thermal conditions
Key dates
- Applications open: today
- Applications close: [30 November 2025]
- Shortlist interviews: [December 2025]
- Winner announced: [January 2026]
- TVAC test window: Q1 2026
You can edit the bracketed dates to match your internal schedule.
How to apply
Complete our short form and attach a 2 to 4 page brief. Keep it clear and practical.
- Team and contact details
- Problem and solution summary
- What you want to test and why it matters
- Readiness level and hardware status
- Outline test matrix and acceptance criteria
- Known hazards and mitigations
- Target outcomes and data needs
File formats accepted: PDF or DOCX. Keep file size below 10 MB.
Selection and judging
- Impact for New Space and practical test value
- Clarity of objectives and acceptance criteria
- Test readiness and safety case
- Feasibility within time, scope and chamber limits
We may invite shortlisted applicants to a short technical call.
FAQ
Is it really free
Yes. Free to enter and free to use if you win. We seek nothing in return.
Do we keep our IP
Yes. You keep your IP and your data. We sign a standard facility and safety agreement.
Do we need to be UK based
No. We support New Space from anywhere, subject to export control and logistics.
What if our design is not ready in time
Tell us early. We will try to adjust within Q1 2026, subject to schedule.
What are typical outputs
Standard chamber logs, temperature and pressure traces, and a concise summary. Advanced reporting can be discussed.
Suggested visuals
- Hero image: 1930s Tintin comic style lab scene with a TVAC chamber, clear signage, and your COLOUR~1.PNG logo visible. No Tintin characters.
- Section banners: Entrepreneurs preparing hardware, engineers reviewing a test plan, a chamber door closing.
- CTA graphics: Simple “Free TVAC access” badge in Blambot Casual for strapline and Tintin Majuscules Bold for body text.
Terms and conditions
Draft summary. Please review with your legal team before publishing.
- One winner will receive TVAC test access in Q1 2026. Scope, duration and dates to be agreed during planning.
- No fees, equity or IP are requested by Resonate Testing. You keep your IP and data.
- You must meet all safety and export control requirements. You must insure your hardware.
- Travel, shipping and insurance are the applicant’s responsibility.
- We may share the fact of the competition and winner. No technical details are shared without your written consent.
- We reserve the right to cancel or amend the competition if required.
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