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MATE ROV Competition
Competition · MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) / Marine Technology SocietyThe MATE ROV Competition challenges K-12 and college teams to design and build an underwater remotely operated vehicle, plus the sensors and tooling to complete mission tasks drawn from real ocean-science and industry work. Teams compete in classes matched to their experience at regional events across the U.S. and abroad, and qualifying teams advance to the World Championship (held in Alpena, Michigan in 2025). Mentors are expected to guide, not build.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsEngineering · Robotics · Marine Technology
Logistics
Cost to youTeam fees vary by competition class and regional event
Financial aidNot listed
StipendNot listed
FormatVaries
WhereRegional events nationwide; World Championship location varies
AwardsRegional and World Championship awards by class
Applying
DueSet by each regional event (typically spring); World Championship in June
You submitA mentor registers the team with a regional MATE ROV event in its competition class; teams build their own ROV.