Programs
Hackathons & open challenges.
Reef Support collaborates with universities, NGOs, and funders to host or support hackathons focused on coral reefs, seagrass, and mangroves.
How the program works
We scope the challenge together, provide data and mentorship, and connect the strongest solutions with pilots and partners.
Co-design the challenge
Define the research or monitoring question with local partners.
Share data & mentorship
Provide datasets, context, and mentors to guide participants.
Pilot the outcomes
Support follow-up pilots with teams ready to test solutions.
Programs
Want to host a challenge?
We help partners design themes, curate datasets, and facilitate follow-up pilots with winning teams.
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We love partnering on open innovation that benefits coastal communities and marine ecosystems.