Challenge Focus Tracks
Teams can register under any of the 3 thematic areas. Interdisciplinary teams encouraged.
Sustainability
Circular Biomaterials & Bioplastics
Develop scalable microbial PHA or agricultural-waste biopolymers to replace single-use plastics.
Bioinformatics
AI Drug Discovery & Genomics
Build machine learning models for small molecule virtual screening and CRISPR guide RNA efficiency.
SynBio
Synthetic Biology & Cell Factories
Engineer bacterial or yeast metabolic pathways for green chemical synthesis and enzyme production.
Competition Timeline
Mark your calendar for key milestones throughout the competition cycle.
Phase 1
Abstract Submission
Nov 15, 2026
Submit 2-page problem statement & methodology.
Phase 2
Prototype & In Silico Validation
Dec 10, 2026
Top 30 teams build working proofs-of-concept.
Phase 3
National Grand Finale
Jan 12, 2027
Live in-person pitch to VC judges & scientists.