Countdown to Innovation Fair 2024!

Thank you all for supporting the Brilliant Blue Challenge!

Thank you for your tremendous support of Brilliant Blue! Whether you served as an advisor, a team member, a sponsor, represented a supporting organization, or contributed by tuning in, each of you played a crucial role in the success of our inaugural international event! Stay tuned for updates on our 2024 hybrid (in-person/virtual) Brilliant Blue Challenge.

Here were our 11 winning teams:

  • A clean ocean: Team Royal Robotics
  • A healthy and resilient ocean: Reef Guardians Hungary
  • A productive ocean: Micro Sea Solution
  • A predicted ocean: AQUATECS
  • A safe ocean: iBot
  • An inspiring and engaging ocean: Team TENG
  • An Accessible Ocean: Team PhPals
  • Marine Autonomous Systems Theme Award: Catra -Eels
  • Marine Renewable Energy Theme Award: Team Teal
  • Healthy Marine Life Theme Award: Aqua Current Innovations
  • Ecosystem Excellence Award: Senegal Sea Savers
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Want to learn more? Watch this video to see the judges feedback for each team!

Watch the full event for free on YouTube

Thank you

Thank you to Brilliant Blue Challenge funders The National Research Council Of Canada and CanCode; sponsors: Cooke and InnovaSea; our official partners & supporters Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS), Marine Environmental Observation Prediction & Response Network (MEOPAR), Cloud & More; Endorsed by UN Ocean Decade; Media and Public Relations Partner amPR inc.

Wind mills in the ocean

What is Brilliant Blue?

Brilliant Blue, is an exhilarating virtual competition that invites you to explore the world of ocean innovation. Seize the opportunity to unleash your innovative ideas, protect our ocean, and propel the blue economy forward. Brilliant Blue is a STEM Education program empowering youth, supporting employers, and fostering economic growth in the Canadian blue economy. Join us for the inaugural competition on December 16th, 2023!

Why Blue Economy?

The blue economy is of utmost importance for our planet's well-being. By promoting sustainable use and conservation of ocean resources, it ensures the preservation of marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The blue economy also plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change, as the ocean acts as a carbon sink and contributes to regulating the Earth's climate. Additionally, it provides livelihoods and food security for millions of people worldwide, particularly in coastal communities. By supporting the blue economy, we can protect our planet's health, foster resilience against environmental challenges, and secure a sustainable future for generations to come with the potential to create millions of jobs around the world.

Opportunities

Explore real-world pressing challenges with the inaugural Brilliant Blue competition, connect with industry professionals, discover opportunities in the blue economy, and get ready to take your innovative ideas to the next level!

Brilliant Labs FUNDERS

Thank you for your continued support in all Brilliant Labs does

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Omar Hussein

Brilliant Blue Director

blue@brilliantlabs.ca

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