Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

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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.

prize

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 : coming soon

2024 : Sea Sakthi

2023 : Physis PEB

Eco Design Prize

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

2025 : coming soon

2024 : TSB Energy

2023 : Unige Elettra

Design Prize

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

2025 : coming soon

2024 : Sea Sakthi

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 : coming soon

2024 : Sea Sakthi (Inde)

2023 : Sea Sakthi (Inde)

MEBC CHAMPION 2025

2025 : coming soon

2024 : Oceanos NTUA

student
Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024

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.

Finalists

TU Delft Hydro Motion Team

UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team

UAntwerp Solar Boat Team

Heriot-Watt University Scotland PlusZero

Elettra UniGe

Design Prize :

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

Finalists

Team Sea Sakthi

Physis Polimi Energy Boat

TU Delft Hydro Motion Team

UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team

Adria Racing

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2024

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.

Finalists

UniBoAT – University of Bologna Argonauts Team

Elettra UniGe

RedWave

Néréides – UTT

Messina 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.