ABOUT
BRILLIANT BLUE
ABOUT
BRILLIANT BLUE
Welcome to Brilliant Blue,
a global marine innovation challenge inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our mission is to empower teens around the world to develop cutting-edge technology that enhances the future of our oceans and our planet.
Brilliant Blue encourages young innovators to push boundaries, embrace fresh ideas, and collaborate on transformative solutions. By fostering creativity and sustainability, we aim to make a lasting impact on marine ecosystems and beyond.
Why
Brilliant Blue
A Quadruple Win Scenario
YOUTH
Create awareness and interest in the ocean industries, develop skills, and provide educational and career opportunities
PUBLIC SECTOR
Inclusive talent development, attraction, and retention
PRIVATE SECTOR
Access to an early talent pipeline and open the door to new entrepreneurial activities/opportunities
ACADEMIA
Attract new Canadian and international students to ocean programs
A STEM Ed program to
EMPOWER YOUTH
SUPPORT OCEAN INDUSTRIES
CONTRIBUTE TO THE BLUE ECONOMY
Brilliant Blue in Numbers
Navigating Brilliant Blue Competition
The inaugural competition ran over 12 weeks and culminated in an all-day, virtual event held on December 16th, 2023 using an online platform. Immediatly followed by our 2024 event totalizing:
The inaugural competition ran over 12 weeks and culminated in an all-day, virtual event held on December 16th, 2023 using an online platform. Immediatly followed by our 2024 event totalizing:
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How important is the blue economy?
How important is the blue economy?
Program Objectives
- Raise awareness about the boundless opportunities in the ocean industries
- Encourage students to leverage STEM skills to solve real-world problems and make a meaningful impact in the world
- Foster students' soft, technical, and entrepreneurial skills
- Empower students to make informed decisions about their careers in the ocean industry or related sectors
- Provide an experiential learning platform and connect students to industry's professionals
United Nations
OCEAN DECADE
The challenge themes will support the ocean decade's outcomes:
- A clean ocean
- A healthy and resilient ocean
- A productive ocean
- A predicted ocean
- A safe ocean
- An accessible ocean
- An inspiring and engaging ocean
An activity endorsed by:
United Nations
OCEAN DECADE
The challenge themes will support the ocean decade's outcomes:
- A clean ocean
- A healthy and resilient ocean
- A productive ocean
- A predicted ocean
- A safe ocean
- An accessible ocean
- An inspiring and engaging ocean
An activity endorsed by:
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