OceanX Education Hackathons — Course / Training

OceanX Education Hackathons are collaborative exploration sessions run by OceanX Education aboard the R/V OceanXplorer and at land-based venues. Curated, cross-disciplinary groups work with ocean science, expedition data and creative technologies to explore immersive ways of engaging audiences with the ocean.

The sessions emphasize shared learning, rapid experimentation and reflection rather than competition or polished deliverables. OceanX introduced the program publicly in 2025, and work involving hackathon alumni appeared in a 2026 Singapore exhibition.

Benefits & funding

Participants work with ocean science, real expedition data and creative technologies.
Activities include shared learning, hands-on creative exploration, rapid experimentation and collective reflection.
There is no competition and no required finished deliverable.
The official pages do not publish a participant fee, stipend, grant, prize or travel coverage.

Eligibility

OceanX Education carefully curates participants; the official page does not publish an open application route.
Participant profiles may include immersive and interactive media practitioners, developers, digital and sound artists, filmmakers, digital creators, science communicators and ocean scientists.
Ocean scientists contribute content guidance and scientific grounding rather than science operations or formal mentorship.
No nationality, residency, age, degree or experience requirement is published.

Can you apply?

Open to all applicants

No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.

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Application process

1
Review the official hackathons page to assess fit with the named participant profiles and collaborative format.
2
Follow OceanX Education updates through the newsletter; no public application form or intake schedule is currently listed.

Program timeline

OceanX described the newly introduced hackathon program at its inaugural summit in Singapore.
Oct 1, 2025
Five immersive experiences involving OceanX Hackathon alumni were presented at ArtScience Museum Singapore.
Jun 6, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026
Future sessions
The official hackathons page does not publish application or event dates.