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prizes 2025

#Energyboatchallenge

discover the awards

Boats are divided into different classes according to their energy source or technological approach. This ensures fair competition between participants.

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Competition

Prize

Communication & Spirit

INTERNATIONAL JURY PRIZE

Prize awarded by the international jury

It rewards teams for their outstanding communication efforts, presenting their projects and innovations to a wider audience.

Innovation prize

New idea, potential, impact and viability
University teams only

2025 : Uniboat Argonauts Team

2024 : Sea Sakthi

2023 : Physis PEB

Prix Eco Conception Prize

Life cycle assessment (MARINESHIFT report) and promotion/sharing of the eco-design concept

2025 : Elettra Unige

2024 : TSB Energy

2023 : Unige Elettra

Design Prize

For the team that designs boats that combine aesthetics,
performance, innovation and durability

2025 : Uniboat Argonauts Team

2024 : Sea Sakthi

Coup de coeur

2025 : Dhamma Blue

Rookie

2025 : DTU Float Forward

Official results

communication & spirit

Communication Prize

Awarded by the Monaco Town Hall

It rewards teams for their outstanding communication efforts, presenting their projects and innovations to a wider audience.

2025 : Team Sea Sakthi

2024 : Sea Sakthi (Inde)

2023 : Sea Sakthi (Inde)

MEBC CHAMPION 2025

2025: Uniboat Argonauts Team University of Bologna

2024 : Oceanos NTUA

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025

innovation prize

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.

Winner 2025

Uniboat Argonauts Team University of Bologna

Design Prize :

This award recognizes outstanding boat design that not only demonstrates engineering excellence but also captivate with their aesthetic brilliance.

Winner 2025

Uniboat Argonauts Team University of Bologna

Eco-Conception Prize:

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.

WInner 2025

Elettra Unige Universita di Genova

e-sport championship

Winner 2025

BME Solar Boat Team

AGH Solar Boat Team

Physis Polimi Energy Boat

FPaII monaco Award

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.

Winner 2025

Red Wave Alma Mater studiorum

Winners in 2025

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