LOOK - Lunar rObOt Konkurranse

A yearly Norwegian innovation challenge to develop robotic solutions for exploration of the Moon and Lunar resources. LOOK connects young talents and professionals to build real technology, solve real problems, and launch real careers.

Founding partners

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Charlotte Alme
Project manager LOOK / Norwegian Space Cluster
cla@kpb.no

Target Groups

Participants:
Students, young talents, researchers, entrepreneurs, and tech communities passionate about space, robotics, sustainability, and innovation.

  • A unique learning and innovation platform

  • Access to mentors, networks, and visibility

  • Real-world tech development with career potential

  • Contribute to solutions that benefit Earth and space

Partners & Sponsors:
Companies, tech and industry players, public agencies, education and research institutions, and investors interested in strategic innovation and recruitment.

  • Position your organization as a leader in innovation and sustainability

  • Connect with top talents and emerging technologies

  • Help shape the future of Norway’s space industry

  • Support technologies with relevance across defense, health, and civil sectors

Introducing LOOK – Lunar rObOt Konkurranse

One of Lunar Forum’s* first flagship initiatives is the LOOK competition (Lunar rObOt Konkurranse) – a national initiative that unites Norwegian talents, academia, industry, and public partners to develop future-facing solutions in space, robotics, and technology for societal good.

The main goal of the competition is to build robots to map the lunar surface and resources.

The competition was launched at Kongsberg Agenda 18th of June: Read more

Registration will open in September where competition rules and criteria will be presented.

The final will take place at Kongsberg Agenda in June 2026!

*Lunar Forum is a dedicated subgroup within the Norwegian Space Cluster with partners, created for companies and organizations with a shared interest in lunar exploration and innovation

Key Goals of LOOK

  1. Strengthen Norway’s space and tech capabilities
    Bridge academia, industry, and research to boost national competence.

  2. Promote recruitment to STEM fields
    Inspire the next generation to pursue science, engineering, and space careers.

  3. Create dual-use technologies
    Develop innovations with applications for both space and civil sectors.

  4. Build a strong and attractive innovation ecosystem
    Make Norway a hub for space-related investment, startups, and partnerships.

Societal Impact & Value

  • Attracts, develops, and retains high-level tech talent in Norway

  • Positions Norway as a destination for cutting-edge businesses and investments

  • Sparks STEM interest and engagement among youth

  • Leverages national strengths in offshore, subsea, and robotics for space

  • Supports global goals in sustainability, climate, and societal welfare

  • Enables technologies with both lunar and terrestrial applications

 Technical Focus Areas

LOOK invites projects across a wide range of key domains, including:

  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Swarm robotics, lunar mobility, energy resilience

  • Sensors & Detection: In-situ resource analysis, subsurface mapping

  • Communications & Data: Moon relays, autonomous data handling

  • Autonomy & AI: SLAM, navigation, health monitoring, adaptive systems

  • Systems Integration: Charging nodes, command infrastructure, mission updates