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

BUSINESS CONCEPT
SUBMISSION CLOSES

 

02/05/2023

BUSINESS PLAN
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

Category 1 Winner

– Sponsored by Nansen Polar Expeditions.

A trip for 2 people to Svalbard (Norway) from July 13 to 20.

Category 2 Winner

-Sponsored by Monaco Impact.

A 5,000€ cheque.

-Sponsored by White Castle Partners.

An Accelerator Program including Investment Ready Services (Worth 7000 €) and a Virtual Spotlight Event.

Special “Coup de Coeur” Prize

Coming soon.