MATE ROV Competition

MATE ROV Competition MATE international & regional ROV competitions challenge students to design and build underwater rovs

MATE’s mission is to use marine technology to create interest in and improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and to provide the marine technical workforce with well-educated professionals. A hallmark of all MATE’s programs, products, and services is that they are aligned with ocean workforce research and trends.

🚀 Ready to take your MATE ROV skills to the next level?The MATE ROV Academy Workshops are designed to give educators and...
10/02/2026

🚀 Ready to take your MATE ROV skills to the next level?

The MATE ROV Academy Workshops are designed to give educators and mentors the hands-on knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to help students succeed in the MATE ROV Competition.

From ROV design and construction to competition preparation and classroom integration, these professional development opportunities are a chance to learn, build, connect, and dive deeper into the world of underwater robotics. 🤿🔧

Whether you're new to MATE or a seasoned mentor, there's always something new to discover.

📚 Explore upcoming MATE ROV Academy Workshops and find the right opportunity for you: https://hubs.ly/Q04y-gGV0

🌊🔧 From the workbench to the water!What an incredible two days in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, building, testing, and flying Pu...
10/01/2026

🌊🔧 From the workbench to the water!

What an incredible two days in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, building, testing, and flying PufferFish ROVs! 🤿

Participants got hands-on experience with the fundamentals of ROV design and construction: from building frames and propulsion systems to soldering, waterproofing, assembling control systems, and connecting tethers.

A huge thank you to our National Marine Sanctuary partners at Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for helping make this workshop possible and connecting participants with the incredible work happening in our Great Lakes. 🌊

And a special shoutout to Visit Sheboygan for welcoming us to Sheboygan and providing a great home base for the workshop!

We’re proud to bring hands-on marine technology education to communities around the Great Lakes and inspire the next generation of ROV innovators. 🚀🤖

Make your own Pufferfish Kit today! Kits and bundles available at https://hubs.ly/Q04yZRVW0

Do you want your ROV featured on the world stage? Now's your chance!The MTS ROV Photo Challenge is back - and we want to...
09/30/2026

Do you want your ROV featured on the world stage? Now's your chance!

The MTS ROV Photo Challenge is back - and we want to see who can capture the most epic ROV moments from the MTS and MATE community. From poolside practice runs to those picture-perfect mission successes, every shot tells a story. Now's your chance to show the world your ROV in action!

What's at stake?
- Top 12 photos showcased at Underwater Intervention 2026
- Top 3 featured across MTS + leading marine tech publications
- Prizes + bragging rights that last way beyond competition season

📆 Submission deadline: October 30, 2026
🔗 Learn More and Submit: https://hubs.ly/Q04yKmQ50

09/29/2026

🚀 MATE XXV is Go for Launch!

The 2027 MATE ROV Competition Mission Briefings are now available! 🌊🛰️

For our 25th Competition Season, we’re going bigger—launching students into missions inspired by INNER and OUTER space, ocean science, engineering, and exploration.

From protecting the Pacific to zero-gravity training and taking MATE Floats to new depths, the next generation of underwater robotics is ready for liftoff.

🧑‍🚀 Your mission starts here. 📖
🔗Explore the 2027 Mission Briefings and start preparing your team for the journey ahead. https://hubs.ly/Q04yFbNf0

25 seasons. Countless missions. One incredible adventure.

🚀 Dive in and prepare for launch!

Lifelong learning starts with MATE! ⚙️🎓This weekend, educators and community members in Sheboygan, WI join us for our MA...
09/25/2026

Lifelong learning starts with MATE! ⚙️🎓

This weekend, educators and community members in Sheboygan, WI join us for our MATE ROV Academy professional development workshop! Workshop attendees will learn more about MATE and get to build their own Pufferfish ROV kit (from our SeaMATE store 😉).

💡 Interested in learning more or attending a future workshop? https://hubs.ly/Q04yk1l_0

Special thank you to NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and Visit Sheboygan for making this workshop possible!

Ready to take your MATE experience to the next level? With so many pathways that MATE can take you, how do you know what...
09/24/2026

Ready to take your MATE experience to the next level? With so many pathways that MATE can take you, how do you know what the right career pathway is for you? 🤔

The next session in the MTS Career Accelerator Webinar Series is all about real career pathways: the twists, turns, and surprising opportunities that emerge when you're open to exploring new paths.

Hear from MTS CEO Chris Ostrander as he shares lessons learned from his career and offers practical guidance on how to identify and pursue opportunities that arise!

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST

🔗 Access the Member Portal to Save Your Spot: https://hubs.ly/Q04x_lSR0

**This webinar is EXCLUSIVE to MTS members.

⁉️ Not a member yet? Join a global community of students, Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), and professionals advancing marine tech. Become a member today! 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04x_lSS0

Have you always wanted to join an ocean exploration expedition? Ready for an immersive learning experience at sea? Do yo...
09/21/2026

Have you always wanted to join an ocean exploration expedition? Ready for an immersive learning experience at sea? Do you know someone passionate about ocean discovery and community?

Ocean Exploration Trust (OET) is now seeking students and educators to participate in deep ocean expeditions as part of the 2027 E/V Nautilus Exploration Program.

Paid at-sea internships for community college, undergraduate, or graduate students, and recent graduates are available in ocean science, ROV (remotely operated vehicle) engineering, seafloor mapping/ hydrography, and video systems engineering through the Science & Engineering Internship Program. Accepted students will sail aboard a deep ocean exploration expedition on E/V Nautilus for 3-5 weeks, learning alongside experts in the field.

Classroom, community, or informal educators can join expeditions through OET's Science Communication Fellowship. Accepted Fellows attend a science communication training Forum in February 2027 and sail aboard E/V Nautilus for 3-5 weeks to bring the excitement of ocean exploration to their community, students, and public audiences around the world through varied outreach platforms.

Learn more in the application packet and apply before October 15, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q04x_q270.

09/15/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER. MATE XXV IS HERE.

25 years in the making. One BIG anniversary season. And for our 25th, we're taking the competition to the big leagues.

Here's your first look at the matchup:
🏈 Zone Defense: Protecting the Pacific
🛰️ Zero-G Training Camp: From Sea to Space
🏀 The Vertical Game: MATE Floats!

New challenges. Bigger stakes. Bring your A-game.

The road to MATE XXV starts now.

Get the 2027 mission previews here: https://hubs.ly/Q04xB5290

How do you know what the right career pathway is for you? 🤔The next session in the MTS Career Accelerator Webinar Series...
09/14/2026

How do you know what the right career pathway is for you? 🤔

The next session in the MTS Career Accelerator Webinar Series is all about real career pathways: the twists, turns, and surprising opportunities that emerge when you're open to exploring new paths.

Hear from MTS CEO Chris Ostrander as he shares lessons learned from his career and offers practical guidance on how to identify and pursue opportunities that arise!

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM EST

🔗 Access the Member Portal to Save Your Spot: https://hubs.ly/Q04xnK0V0

**This webinar is EXCLUSIVE to MTS members.

⁉️ Not a member yet? Join a global community of students, Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs), and professionals advancing marine tech. Become a member today! 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04xnK7f0

The MTS ROV Photo Challenge is back - and we want to see who can capture the most epic ROV moments from the MTS communit...
09/10/2026

The MTS ROV Photo Challenge is back - and we want to see who can capture the most epic ROV moments from the MTS community.

From poolside practice runs to those picture-perfect mission successes, every shot tells a story. Now's your chance to show the world your ROV in action!

What's at stake?
- Top 12 photos showcased at Underwater Intervention 2026
- Top 3 featured across MTS + leading marine tech publications
- Prizes + bragging rights that last way beyond competition season

📆 Submission deadline: October 30, 2026
🔗 Learn More and Submit: https://hubs.ly/Q04wZN5p0

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