Protecting the Planet, One Solution at a Time

The IEEE OES Ocean Challenge is a global competition designed to inspire innovative solutions that address the pressing challenges facing our oceans. Aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the challenge aims to harness creativity and expertise to solve critical issues and support sustainable ocean development.

Are you a student or young professional passionate about ocean conservation and innovation? Join us in shaping the future of our planet by participating in the IEEE OES Ocean Challenge. Let’s work together to develop groundbreaking solutions to address the UN Decade of Ocean Science goals

The Ocean Challenge is a two-stage competition that will provide participants with opportunities to showcase their ideas, receive mentorship, and potentially secure funding to bring their concepts to life. 

• FIRST PHASE: teams will submit written proposals and videos outlining their innovative solutions. SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY 31/12/2024!!!
• A panel of industry and academic experts, including OES Technical Committees, will select the top five teams to advance to the second phase. Communication by 31/01/2025
• The 5 finalists will receive seed funding to implement a portion of their proposed solution and move to the second phase 
• SECOND PHASE: realize you product and prepare a video and a presentation of your innovative solution. SUBMIT YOUR FINAL PRODUCT by 30/04/2025
• The winners will present their work at the prestigious IEEE OES Oceans Brest conference!