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LIBERIA NATIONAL BRILLIANT BLUE CHALLENGE

The Liberia National Brilliant Blue Challenge is a national STEAM and innovation competition that empowers students aged 12–18 years to design innovative solutions addressing challenges within the Blue Economy. Through research, creativity, engineering, entrepreneurship, and teamwork, students will develop projects that contribute to healthier oceans and sustainable marine industries.

Ages 12–18 Ocean Innovation Challenge August 2026 Powered by Brilliant Labs Canada Implemented by OpenSource Team - Liberia
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$40Entry fee / team
2 – 5Members / team
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What Is Brilliant Blue Challenge?

The Future Of Our Waters Starts With Young Innovators

The Brilliant Blue Challenge is a global youth innovation competition created by Brilliant Labs that engages students in solving some of the world's most pressing ocean and aquatic sustainability challenges.

Liberia's rivers, coastline, fisheries, and marine ecosystems are vital to our economy, environment, and future. The Brilliant Blue Challenge Liberia empowers young people to become part of the solution.

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What students will gainTechnical skills, entrepreneurial skills, and leadership skills.

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Mentorship accessStudents will work alongside mentors and industry professionals throughout the competition journey.

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Expected national impact10+ teams, 40–50 student innovators, national school participation.

$40
Registration fee per team
  • ✦ Teams of 2, 3, 4 or 5 members only
  • ✦ One team leader required
  • ✦ Students aged 12–18 years
  • ✦ One submission per registered team
  • ✦ Must provide student ID card
  • ✦ Payment via MTN / Orange Money
  • ✦ Only 10 teams accepted
Competition Tracks

Choose Your Project

Select the track that best fits your team's strengths and project scope.

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Marine Renewable Energy — Power from the Sea
Show us your idea for using ocean energy to help Liberian people.
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Marine Autonomous Systems — Technology for Our Waters
Can a smart device, robot, or digital system help coastal communities?
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Healthy Marine Life — Protect What Feeds Us
What solution would you build to protect our ocean life from pollution and overfishing?
Our Supporters

Host & Partners/Sponsors

The organisations investing in Liberia's next generation of ocean innovators.

Become a Partner

We welcome Academic, Industry, Development, and Government partners.

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Dates

Competition Timeline

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May – June 2026
Registration opens
Secure your spot and pay the $40 team fee.
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June – July 2026
Registration closes
All teams must be registered and payment confirmed before midnight.
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July 2026
Build phase
Teams work on their projects with access to mentorship sessions and workshops.
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Late July – Early August 2026
Submissions due
Final project files and presentation deck must be submitted.
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August 2026
Live presentations
Shortlisted teams present before a panel of judges.
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August 2026
Awards ceremony
Winners announced. Prizes, certificates, and closing celebration.
Team Registration

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Section 1 of 6 Team Information
Section 1 — Team Information
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything You Need To Know About The Competition

The competition is open to students aged 12–18 years currently enrolled in any school. Each participant must provide a valid student ID card at registration.

Teams must have a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 5 members. Every team must designate one student as the Team Leader.

The registration fee is $40 USD per team. Payment is accepted via MTN Mobile Money or Orange Money within 48 hours of submitting.

Only 10 teams will be accepted. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis once payment is confirmed.

The challenge is powered by Brilliant Labs Canada and implemented by OpenSource Team Liberia, with support from Orange Digital Center Liberia.

Email us at opensourceteamliberia@gmail.com or WhatsApp +231 777 277 174 / +231 887 072 616.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have questions about the competition, sponsorship, or partnership opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.

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Emailopensourceteamliberia@gmail.com
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Phone / WhatsApp+231 777 277 174  |  +231 887 072 616
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LocationOpenSource Team Liberia — Congo Town, Edge Water Drive, Monrovia, Liberia
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Websitebrilliant-blue-liberia.vercel.app
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