Coral Tech

Coral Tech is sponsored by Experiment.com. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Experiment Coral Tech | Experiment You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience. We aim to support and promote innovative technologies and methodologies aimed at protecting, studying, and restoring coral reefs.

Science Lead: Elizabeth Madin Browse the participating projects Detecting change on coral reefs: Drone imaging for faster, scalable solutions Coral reefs are threatened by many factors, making rapid, large-scale monitoring crucial for effective conservation...

The Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Coral Collective: Advancing Coral Resiliency with AI Software Coral Collective uses AI-powered monitoring to support coral reef conservation. Our platform analyzes coral... A sociotechnical toolkit for coral conservation and regeneration This project aims to develop a sociotechnical toolkit for deploying meaningful biotechnologies in coral...

Enhancing Coral Reef Restoration Assessment Using Machine Learning in Gili Asahan and Kecinan Bay, Lombok, Indonesia We hypothesize that near real-time monitoring using PTZ CCTV cameras and the YOLOv10 AI algorithm can effectively... Indonesia Biru Foundation What type of microplastics and chemicals are corals in the Pacific eating? Coral reefs provide important cultural, economic and ecologic resources.

These important ecosystems are... Kewalo Marine Laboratory at University of Hawaii at Manoa Manipulating structural complexity to bolster restoration efforts on Hawaiian coral reefs This study investigates how altering module structures impacts coral fragment fusion, growth, and survival...

Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Leveraging genomic innovations for effective coral restoration in Kenya The decline of natural coral populations has led to widespread restoration efforts which will see outplanted... Developing efficient, open source imaging technology for noninvasive, high-resolution tracking of coral growth Changes in coral morphology underpin reef ecosystem services, yet high throughput, high resolution methods...

University of Southern California (USC) & Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) Combining technologies to study reef recovery trajectories Understanding the dynamics of coral reef recovery is of great importance as reefs are experiencing severe...

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Metagenomic profiling of microbial indicators of coral health and resilience in Kenya Coral symbionts provide the host with nutrition and adaptive capacity to environmental changes. This potential...

Using new underwater technologies to improve reef science and management of a belittled Brazilian coral oasis We will use new image-based technology and integrate it to our historical data gathered since 2000 to enhance...

Lelis Antonio Carlos Junior Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Mapping the hidden diversity of coral reefs with emerging tools: corals, drones, and tiny fishes The importance of reef structural complexity for small organisms, such as cryptobenthic reef fish (CRFs... University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute Are climate change and pollution threats to coral spawning synchronization?

The preservation of coral reefs relies on their ability to sexually reproduce during an annual spawning... The University of North Carolina Wilmington More About This Challenge Frequently Asked Questions How do challenge grants work? Projects must meet Experiment project guidelines and funding discretion rests with the Science Lead.

When will the grant be awarded? On November 13th at 5PM PT, the prizes will be awarded according to the posted schedule. Can I still submit a project?

If we see suspicious acitivity of researchers or backers potentially cheating during the challenge, the project will be completely disqualified from winning the grant. The Coral Tech initiative is committed to fostering breakthroughs in coral reef science and conservation. We are interested in projects that develop or enhance technologies for coral monitoring, restoration, and conservation.

This includes, but is not limited to, advanced imaging techniques, AI-based analysis, innovative reef restoration methods, and novel approaches to monitor coral health and biodiversity. Proposals should clearly describe the technology or methodology, its innovative aspects, expected outcomes, and potential impact on coral reef research, conservation, or restoration.

We welcome applications from academic institutions, research organizations, NGOs, and independent scientists who are at the forefront of coral reef technology and conservation. Particular interest will be given to projects that offer practical solutions to real-world problems affecting coral reefs, demonstrate potential for scalability, and foster collaboration across disciplines.

ROLLING SUBMISSIONS: The goal of this small, fast grant program is to get these projects off the ground quickly. If selected, the grant (up to $10,000 with the average Science Engine grant being $4,000) towards an ongoing or new Experiment. com project.

Project leads are encouraged to try to raise additional support from the crowdfunding process, as granted amounts may only cover part of the project funds. The sooner you fill out a project application the better (use the "start a project" link below). In addition to funding, we hope to stay engaged with the projects as mentors and supporters, helping to make the experiments a success.

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