Welcome to Brilliant Blue,
The Brilliant Blue Challenge is a global annual ocean innovation competition for students aged 12-18, launched by Brilliant Labs in collaboration with key stakeholders in Canada’s blue economy.
Endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, this initiative sheds light on the greatest challenges facing our blue economy, with categories focusing on marine renewable energy, marine autonomous systems, and marine life conservation.
Since its inception in 2023, the challenge has engaged youth from over 20 countries, tackling real-world ocean challenges and inspiring remarkable success stories.
By providing a unique platform for blue innovators and young leaders, the Brilliant Blue Challenge fosters innovation and contributes to a sustainable ocean future.
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?
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Fish biomass is 7 times greater than all livestock, supporting life on Earth through our vibrant oceans.
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The ocean covers 71% of the Earth's surface.
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Our oceans contain 97% of the Earth's water.
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The global ocean economy is projected to grow to $4 trillion CAD by 2030 (OECD, 2016).
Resources
Oceans provide resources like fish, minerals, and renewable energy.
Climate Change
Oceans regulate climate by absorbing and transporting heat and CO2.
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:
