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Application deadline: 2 October 2025

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(e.g. developer, UI/UX designer, marketing expert,business expert, data/statistics expert, marine plastic expert, others (add other skills)

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Challenge #1: How would you improve methods that help to identify and track marine plastics to enable more targeted cleanup and prevention efforts?

Challenge #2: What approaches would you develop to effectively remove plastic pollution from marine environments?

Challenge #3: How would you raise awareness about marine plastic pollution to inspire and mobilise communities and individuals toward action?

Teams need to be formed with a good mix of EU and Indian participants. Up to 6 participants are allowed for each team.)

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I hereby declare that I am an EU citizen and eligible to participate under the EU participation criteria. I agree to submit valid proof of nationality upon request.

I hereby declare that I am an Indian citizen and eligible to participate under the Indian participation criteria. I agree to submit valid proof of nationality upon request.