Program Overview
Ocean Challenge 2023 invites interested applicants around the world to propose
creative marine-science based solutions to address pressing ocean conservation
issues. Launched in 2019, Ocean Challenge is an annual Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) competition that raises awareness of complex
marine conservation issues and creates an opportunity for young people to get
involved in the global effort to protect our oceans. Ocean Challenge is co-hosted by
Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council (OAC) and the American Institute in Taiwan
Kaohsiung Branch Office (AIT/K) as part of Taiwan’s larger effort to support the
United Nations’ “Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development” program.

🟡Deadline: Applications are due by 11:59 pm CST (UTC+8) Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
🏅Awards :
1. First Place Award: NT$50,000 and an award certificate.
2. Second Place Award: NT$20,000 and an award certificate.
3. Third Place Award: NT$10,000 and an award certificate.
4. Fourth Place and Fifth Place Award: an award certificate.
5. Best Proposal Award: The first place team will receive a grant, provided on a reimbursement basis, of no more than NT$100,000 to carry out their proposal.
All of the outputs and receipts should be submitted to the designated unit before November 30th , 2023.
6. Free I-Ride Experience: All finalists will be able to enjoy an I-Ride or M-Ride, a 4D dynamic simulation experience provided by Brogent Technologies Inc.

📌Ocean Challenge 2023 Applicant Handbook : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nl4HMqzimHzROeehszyxONjla4d_jQOi?usp=sharing

☎️Contact :
1. Ms. Ariel Lai, Officer, Ocean Affairs Council
Phone: +886-7-3381810 ext. 261322
Email: yiwen612@oac.gov.tw
2. Mr. David Lee, Specialist, American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch
Phone: +886-7-3355006 ext. 6007
Email: LeeDJY@state.gov