Ocean Hackathon®: 1 label renewed and 5 ambassadors back in the adventure

Ocean Hackathon® again recognized under the Decade of Ocean Science

Ocean Hackathon® has just had its label renewed under the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), launched by the United Nations.

This international recognition highlights projects that make a tangible contribution to the goals of the “Ocean Decade”: generating scientific knowledge useful for action, strengthening the link between science and decision-making, and supporting the transition toward a sustainable, resilient, and productive ocean. These objectives perfectly align with the essence of Ocean Hackathon®, which is all about fostering innovative solutions for a more sustainable ocean.

Receiving this label underlines the relevance and ambition of our commitment to the French blue economy. It situates our initiative within a global movement bringing together researchers, companies, institutions, and territories around common challenges: maritime innovation, ecosystem resilience, development of responsible activities, and creation of sustainable value.

This labeling marks a key milestone for expanding our partnerships, increasing our international visibility, and actively contributing to the necessary transformations in the maritime sector.

The first five Ambassadors join the adventure: Shom, Ifremer, the Office français de la biodiversité, Cerema and Mercator Ocean International

The Shom and Ifremer, data providers committed since the creation of the event in 2016, have been among the historic Ambassadors since 2019. Office français de la biodiversité (OFB), already an Ambassador in 2020 and 2021, is returning in 2026. Cerema joined the initiative in 2022, followed by Mercator Ocean International in 2023, both long-standing data partners.

Beyond their contribution to the Grand Final prizes, these Ambassadors renew their commitment by making their valuable data available and by mobilising dedicated coaches, ready to support teams in turning their projects into reality.

Who will be the next Ambassadors?