Ocean Hackathon® is an initiative by Campus mondial de la mer which encourages sharing, the use of new digital technologies a ... nd an entrepreneurial spirit. The resultant projects enhance the value of marine and maritime data, often by repurposing it. Data providers focus their efforts on improving data accessibility and comprehension and are involved in coaching participants throughout the event. Ancona, represented by CNR / IRBIM - National Research Council - Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology in collaboration with the Marche Polytechnic University, will host the Ocean Hackathon® 2020 in Italy. Ocean Hackathon® is supported by seven French national bodies with an ambassadorial role: Ifremer (French Institute for Ocean Science), Shom (French hydrographic and oceanographic service), Météo France (French National Meteorological Service), Le Village by CA (start-up acceleration network), Office Français de la Biodiversité (French Biodiversity Office), Cluster Maritime Français (French Maritime Cluster) and Cedre (French accidental water pollution centre). read more