The countdown has officially begun for the 11th edition of the European Rover Challenge, and we’re thrilled to announce that registration is planned to open on February 1st, 2025, running until the very last day of the month.
ERC is not just a competition — it’s Europe’s premier event where innovation meets exploration. Gather a Team and tackle challenges inspired by real-life space missions!
Why Join ERC 2025?
🌍 Become a part of the ERC Community: Join a global network of talented individuals and industry professionals passionate about space and robotics at the ERC in Krakow.
🤖 Shine on the Marsyard: Test your rover design and programming skills against the best constructions in the world.
🎓 Learn & Grow: Benefit from workshops, lectures, and networking opportunities during the event.
📜 Earn an Industry Certification: ERC Finalists earn a free SpaceCert, that recognizes their contribution and skills much needed in the space industry.
Who Can Register?
The ERC welcomes interdisciplinary teams of students, engineers, and young professionals – this is your moment to shine! Learn more in the ERC2024 rulebook: LINK
ERC 2025 Rulebook
The European Rover Challenge 2025 rulebook will be published soon. For now, you can refer to the ERC2024 rulebook, as most of the rules will remain the same. You can find the ERC2024 rulebook here: LINK
ERC2025 changes
There will be two main changes to the ERC2025 rulebook:
- The panel for the Maintenance Task will be redesigned & updated;
- Science–Construction task will be discontinued. On it’s place, we plan on adding a new task called Science Astro-Bio. More details will be available upon the publication of the official rulebook (soon!).
Key Dates:
🗓️ Planned Registration Period: February 1–28, 2025
🗓️ ERC2025 Finals: August 29–31, 2025 at the AGH University of Krakow, Poland!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Europe’s most exciting space and robotics challenge. Follow us on social media channels (Facebook, Linkedin, X, Instagram) and keep an eye out for updates about this year’s event.
Mark your calendars, rally your team, and get ready! The adventure starts with registration—are you ready to take on the challenge?