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The Rise of the Blue Economy

Starts Oct 9

Oct 9 - Oct 15 (1 week)

For

Grade 9-12

Fees

₹ 12,000

Cohort size

small group (4-8 students)

The Rise of the Blue Economy

Outcomes

✔ Learn how fisheries, shipping, marine biotechnology and ocean energy work, taught by Professor Abhijit Mitra of Techno India University.

✔ Build a blue economy proposal for a sustainable ocean business or policy idea, tested for feasibility and impact.

✔ Publish your proposal on Futurowise with a live link, alongside projects from students across India and abroad.

✔ Apply this to sustainability research, Regeneron ISEF Earth and Environmental Sciences entries, and environmental science college applications.

Overview

Before the program Students receive a short pre-read on blue economy fundamentals, so Session 1 starts with context already in place. Session 1 | Friday, Oct 9 Foundations and key sectors. Why oceans matter for climate and economic growth. Overview of fisheries, shipping, marine tourism, and other core blue economy sectors. Session 2 | Saturday, Oct 10 Deep dive into marine biotechnology, ocean renewable energy, and the policy frameworks shaping sustainable ocean use. Session 3 | Sunday, Oct 11 Students apply what they learned to design a blue economy proposal, evaluating impact, feasibility, and sustainability tradeoffs. Self paced hours go toward research and refining the final submission. Project submission deadline: Oct 15 After the program Students complete their project documentation, submit for publishing, and receive their certificate. They walk away with a grounded understanding of how ocean economies are built and what it takes to grow them sustainably.

Instructor(s)




Dr. Abhijit Mitra

Over 750 publications in national and international journals and has written 62 books. Former Head of Marine Science at University of Calcutta, and currently Director of Research at Techno India University.


Why students choose Futurowise

Student Quote

The cohort size being small made the meetings very interactive which I really liked about this program. Moreover, I enjoyed researching for the project given to us, which were then very well evaluated and we were given valuable feedback about the real-world applicability. ​​

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Anwita

Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai

Student Quote

I loved that we got to actually build and test our own AI agents instead of just learning about them theoretically. It was really fun seeing my idea turn into a working prototype. I’d definitely recommend it to my friends if want to learn how to build something themselves. It’s practical, interactive, and you get to leave with your own working agent.​

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Saisha

The Shri Ram School, Gurugram

Student Quote

Futurowise's Carbon Credit Trading program broke down complex concepts, from trading mechanics to sustainability regulations, and connected every idea to how real markets actually work. I left with a clear understanding of something most adults find difficult to explain.​​​

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Pratyasha

Global Indian International School, Singapore

Student Quote

One thing that truly stood out to me was our instructor’s attitude and support, as he made the environment feel like a safe space, encouraging each of us to speak out our thoughts, offering us frequent smiles and nods.

 

 

 

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Shantanu

Step by Step School, Noida

₹ 12,000

Last 4 spots left. | Registration closes soon.

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