BLUE TECH GAMERS VIDEO GAME DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION EXTENDED
Welcome to the IMA Blue Tech Online Competition 2026!
Dive into the future of our oceans, show off your tech skills, and compete for a share of TTD 25,000.00 in prizes!
Brought to you by the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), in partnership with Republic Bank Limited’s Power to Make a Difference Programme and approved by the Ministry of Education (Ref. No. E: 7/25/201 Vol.1, dated 28 April 2026), this national challenge invites secondary school students (Ages 11–16 / Forms 1–4) across Trinidad and Tobago to explore, code, and solve real-world marine challenges.
Incredible Prizes to Be Won!
- Overall Prize Pool: Up to TTD 25,000.00 total cash and rewards!
- Blue Tech Gamers Category Winners: Receive a brand-new computer tablet!
- Google Earth Treasure Hunt Winner: Wins TTD 1,000.00 deposited into a Republic Bank Right-Start Account!
- All Participants: Earn an official Certificate of Participation!
Choose Your Challenge
Blue Tech Gamers Video Game Development
The Mission: Build an interactive video game on Scratch addressing critical Blue Economy challenges. Your design must show how smart technology can Protect, Enhance, and Connect to one of these themes:
- Ocean Robotics & Animation
- Renewable Energy
- Culture & Wellbeing
- Ecosystems & Conservation
- Fishing Pressures
- Shipping & Logistics
Extended Deadline: Open until Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. AST!
Google Earth Treasure Hunt (GETH) Online Puzzle
- The Mission: Use high-resolution satellite imagery on Google Earth to interpret coordinates, crack riddles, and uncover hidden coastal and marine secrets.
- Timeline: May 12th – May 24th, 2026 (Closed)
Teachers’ Corner
Incentivize your students to join! Access the IMA Teachers’ Google Drive Package to download everything you need:
- Student Handbooks & Promotional E-Flyers
- Official List of School Name Abbreviations (Required for file submissions)
- GETH & Blue Tech Gamers Video Tutorials
📞 Get in Touch
Have questions? Contact our Event Administration Support Team (Lorraine Barrow, Daniel Suite, Patrice Letren, or Christine Dookie):
- Landline: 1-868-634-4291-4 (Ext. 2408, 2406, 2403, 2522, 2418)
- Mobile: 294-4719 | 383-3862
Email: IMA.Competition.Support@gov.tt