FOCUS on : HACKATHON HydroContest by ENSM
What is the HydroContest by ENSM Hackathon?
This year, HydroContest By ENSM is organising an exceptional Hackathon dedicated to maritime innovation and the energy transition. This unique challenge will bring together students with a passion for engineering, navigation and innovation to devise practical solutions to the challenges of sustainable maritime mobility.
Dedicated to thinking about retrofitting an existing vessel. Its aim is to encourage the development of innovative and concrete solutions to meet the challenges of sustainability and technological innovation in the maritime industry, without requiring the construction of a prototype. In collaboration with a shipping company, participants will work on a real ship to optimise its energy efficiency while complying with current regulations.
Why take part ?
- Rewarding experience: Put your engineering, project management and creative skills to work.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration: Work in a team with students from different backgrounds (engineering, design, aerospace, economics, naval, environment, etc.).
- Visibility and opportunities: Present your ideas to a panel of experts and develop your professional network.
- Prizes and awards: Prizes will be awarded to the 3 best teams to showcase their innovations.
How the Hackathon works :
- Announcement of the subject: The organising team will reveal the challenge on 18 April 2025.
- Reflection and design phase: The teams will have just over 2 months to analyse the subject, propose innovative solutions and draw up a detailed project in digital format.
- A pre-selection of the 30 best projects will be submitted to the jury.
- Pitch to the jury: The 10 finalist teams selected by the jury will present their projects to a panel of maritime industry professionals.
- Prize-giving ceremony: The 3 best teams will be awarded prizes.
Important dates :
18 April 2025: Data set for the competition sent to registered teams;
1st July 2025: Deadline for submission of project files;
18 July 2025: Deadline for review of project files for teams whose files do not comply;
18 July 2025 to 30 August 2025: Analysis and pre-ranking of the entries by the jury;
1 to 14 September 2025: Deliberation by the jury + Publication of the results on our website;
24 & 25 September 2025: Pitches to the jury
26 September 2025: Award ceremony.
Joining the Hackathon adventure also means :
AN INNOVATION FAIR
Hydro Blue Tech, a trade show dedicated to technological and environmental innovations in the maritime sector, is being organised as part of HydroContest By ENSM 2025. Taking place on 24 and 25 September 2025, this event will bring together companies, start-ups, researchers and institutional players committed to more sustainable maritime transport.
A must-attend event for maritime professionals
Hydro Blue Tech is designed to be a forum for exchange and opportunities, highlighting the latest advances in decarbonisation, naval eco-design, artificial intelligence applied to the maritime sector and environmental regulations.
Programme :
✅ An exhibition area where companies and startups will present their innovations and technological solutions, accessible to the general public.
✅ Themed round tables with experts and professionals from the sector:
✅ Networking opportunities, promoting synergies between manufacturers, researchers and students.
A show rooted in innovation and action
The exhibition is fully in keeping with the spirit of HydroContest By ENSM, a competition that has been stimulating research and innovation for several editions now, with a focus on cleaner, more efficient maritime transport.
📅 See you on 24 and 25 September 2025 to help shape the future of the maritime industry!