National Maritime College of Ireland

“SEA the Future” Social Media Innovation Challenge: Innovation & Enterprise Month

Calling allsecondary school students in Ireland! Enter the “SEA the Future” Social Media Innovation Challenge during Innovation & Enterprise Month.

The Challenge: Create a short, impactful Facebook, Instagram or X post that showcases innovative ideas for maritime sustainability—all while highlighting the IMO 2050 emissions reduction targets and the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI).
Who is the challenge for: The design challenge is open to all secondary school students in Ireland.
Prizes: The top 3 students will win a VR headset; 10 students will get NMCI goodie bags.
How to Participate: Pick a Platform: Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.
Highlight Maritime Innovation: Show a future-forward idea, concept, or approach that could help meet IMO 2050 targets (alternative fuels, AI route optimization, wind assisted tech etc.).
Make It Engaging: Use a short video clip, animation, infographic, or image carousel—anything that gets people’s attention.
Share & Submit: Post publicly using hashtag #SEAtheFutureNMCI and mention @NMCI_Ireland (X) or @nmcimaritimecollegeireland (Facebook or LinkedIn)

Judging Criteria
Innovation & Impact (40%): Does your post present a compelling, forward-thinking maritime solution?
Clarity & Accuracy (25%): Is the content factual, and is the message easy to understand?
Relevance to NMCI & IMO 2050 (20%): Does it connect to NMCI’s maritime focus and the IMO’s environmental goals?
Production Quality (15%): Overall presentation—visuals, audio, text clarity.
Please share with interested students you know.
Deadline: The deadline for submissions is Friday 22nd March 2025
For any queries contact Brian Devitt. Email: Brian.Devitt@mtu.ie
Good luck!
hashtag #SEAtheFutureNMCI

Sign Up to our Newsletter

Click Here