From 1 to 5 July 2025, the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge will bring together the world’s best talents in the cause of sustainable marine innovation. Now harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, the event showcases cutting edge marine propulsion technologies and autonomous vessel systems. The Yacht Club de Monaco will host courses, mentoring programmes, and technological discussion and debate, putting the Principality firmly at the centre of nautical innovation.
🌊 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2025: Innovation Sets Sail
🗓 1–5 July 2025
📍 Yacht Club de Monaco
The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge returns this summer, fusing sustainable innovation, cutting-edge AI, and the thrill of nautical competition in an event that’s fast becoming the global benchmark for clean marine propulsion tech.
🚤 AI Takes the Helm
In a historic first, Artificial Intelligence joins the competition as a dedicated class, enabling fully autonomous vessels to compete head-to-head. With over 50 teams from 25 countries and elite universities like Cambridge, TU Delft, and Politecnico di Milano, this edition breaks new ground in decarbonisation and digital navigation.
🛠 SeaLab & Tech Docking
At the SeaLab Marina, discover the future of boating—hydrogen systems, solar propulsion, advanced composites, and next-gen prototypes. Plus, electric craft can recharge instantly at the YCM E-Dock, developed with Aqua superPower.
⚓ The Five Challenges
- Handling & Manoeuvrability
- Sea Trials
- Speed Record Attempts
- Endurance Races
- Slalom Courses
Spectators can catch the action from the Lucciana pier or YCM quays.
💡 A Platform for Progress
Through Tech Talks, the Hydrogen Round Table, and the Jobs Forum, industry giants like Lürssen, Azimut-Benetti, and Sanlorenzo join forces with students, startups, and sustainability pioneers.
🎮 Try it Yourself
Experience the thrill of sustainable sailing through the Energy Boat Challenge Simulator—design, test, and race your own virtual craft.
Prince Albert II’s mission to replace “promise with proof” is being realised in Monaco, one wave of innovation at a time.
Photo credits: © Yacht Club de Monaco / Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
