Smart SEAstems for Marine Reclamation Challenge 2026

About

A competition aimed at startups and SMEs to develop innovative solutions for marine reclamation, offering substantial funding and mentorship to enhance marine conservation efforts. Participants will have access to critical data and testing sites to validate their solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation in environmental technology.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to USD 100,000 in funding from QRDI
• 🌐Data Access
  Access to relevant data and designated marine testing sites
• 🎓Mentorship
  Mentorship and support for solution development.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups and SMEs globally
• Solutions must be implementable in a relatively short timeframe (Technology Readiness Level 5 and above)
• Each startup is considered a single participant and must submit under the organization's name.

Participation Commitments

• Participants must complete and submit a participation form
• Solutions must demonstrate location accuracy within ±10 m and reliability at depths of 15–20 m
• Internal collaboration within the startup is encouraged, but submissions must represent the organization collectively.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Marine Conservation / Environmental Technology