It rewards teams for their outstanding communication efforts, presenting their projects and innovations to a wider audience.
New idea, potential, impact and viability
University teams only
Life cycle assessment (MARINESHIFT report) and promotion/sharing of the eco-design concept
For the team that designs boats that combine aesthetics,
performance, innovation and durability
It rewards teams for their outstanding communication efforts, presenting their projects and innovations to a wider audience.
This award recognizes and honors the team that demonstrated innovation in its project. YCM is on the lookout for ideas that not only push the boundaries of what is possible but also have the potential to make a lasting impact on the future of yachting.
This award recognizes outstanding boat design that not only demonstrates engineering excellence but also captivate with their aesthetic brilliance.
The Eco Conception Prize, a distinguished recognition that places a spotlight on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This award acknowledges initiatives that prioritize eco-conscious design by incorporating comprehensive life cycle assessments. By evaluating a product or project from its inception to disposal, the Eco Conception Prize aims to honor and promote projects that minimize environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle.
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, in partnership with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, is proud to introduce the “Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Sustainable Yachting Technology Award“. This award is dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding initiatives by universities and research institutes presented during the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. The winning organisation will receive a grant of 25,000 euros to further develop and implement their solutions.
Red Wave Alma Mater studiorum
2025 MEBC Champion: UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team – Italy
Energy Class Winner: UniBoAT for the fourth time (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2025)
AI Class Winner: Antwerp Solar Boat Team – University of Antwerp – Belgium
SeaLab Class Winner: Red Wave – University of Bologna – Alma Mater Studiorum – Italy
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation >
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Sustainable Yachting Technology Award, worth €25,000, rewards the team whose solutions stand out for their measurable impact. Winner: Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna (Italy).
Innovation Prize -> UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team – Italy
Design Prize -> UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team – Italy
Communication Prize -> Team Sea Sakthi – Kumaraguru College of Technology – India
Eco-Conception Prize -> Elettra UniGe – Università di Genova – Italy
Jury Coup de Coeur Prize -> DHAMMA BLUE – Spain
Special Prize Rookie of the Year -> DTU Float Forward – Danmarks Tekniske Universitet – Denmark
Speed Record Prize -> Frauscher Boats (Open Sea Class) – Austria
SeaLab 16 nautical mile record -> Inocel in 30 minutes 9 seconds – France
E-Sport Championship -> BME Solar Boat Team – Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem – Hungary