REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
6th Edition & 4th International Edition
Registrations for the 2023 Edition are now closed.
The dates of the next edition will be announced soon.
2023 Timeline
16/01/2023
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
31/03/2023
SUBMISSION CLOSES
02/05/2023
SUBMISSION CLOSES
BY 11/05/2023
SELECTION OF THE FINALIST TEAMS
09/06/2023
2023 GRAND FINALE
If you encounter a problem, please contact the team at info@monaco-opc.com
This 6th Edition of the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge is also the 4th International Edition. This year, it brought together 47 projects and 23 universities from 12 countries participated.
Eligibility
STUDENTS CATEGORY:
Open to undergraduate and graduate students of any specialization.
STARTUPS CATEGORY:
Open to all entrepeneurs who are creating or have created a Start-up after June 2020.
How will the Jury screen your business plan?
1- Verify and substantiate demand for your product or service, based on market research and a thorough analysis of relevant data;
2- Make sure the impact and the potential of your business concept are global, not local;
3- Create a positive and measurable impact on the Ocean.
PRIZES
The prizes will be anounced very soon.
GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESS PLAN
1
Summarize the key technology, concept, product, service or strategy which the business idea is based on
2
Summarize the market in the past (when applicable), present and anticipated future. Review the trends in terms of market share evolution, market leadership, players, pricing, competition or substitutes in the current environment.
3
Highlight the barriers to entry from your business perspective. How would you protect your innovation to keep your business sustainable?
4
Briefly expose which resources are needed to implement your project and include your financial plan