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Students, researchers, and professionals interested in biotechnology and entrepreneurship applied to biology. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and disciplines — great ideas happen when different areas of expertise come together.

No! Preparation materials and mentors will help you understand the challenges and contribute meaningfully. You're welcome to use AI and other resources, and we'll encourage teams to combine expertise such as biology and computer science.

No. Come with a team or come alone — we'll help you find one, aiming for a mix of skills and backgrounds. Maximum team size is 5 people.

Prize money of 3,000 USD for the winning team(s), plus:

• Experimental validation: winning sequences expressed and tested in vitro by a partner lab, with a full lab report and characterization data
• Scientific publication: the possibility to publish your results
• Pitch your project to venture capitalists
• Have your project featured in partner media

A judge runs your skill on a case your team hasn't seen. We use two scientific and two product criteria:

• Judgment (40%) — its decisions are principled: what it changes, how it scores, when it stops.
• Execution (20%) — it runs unattended and gets somewhere sensible.
• User fit (20%) — a specific user, the pain you're mitigating, and how costly that pain is for them.
• Path to value (20%) — getting from prototype to real use takes investment. Show how you plan to raise it.

A pitch/presentation and a GitHub repository link with the materials created during the hackathon. A working prototype strengthens your submission.

All project outputs and repositories must be created during the hackathon. Prior ideas, research or papers may inspire you, but if your project builds on a pre-existing startup or business idea, you must disclose it to the organizers.

Yes — coffee, light breakfast and lunch. Dinner details will follow closer to the event. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements in the registration form.

Your laptop, charger, and personal items for a full day. We provide meals, refreshments, and access to computing resources.

Unfortunately not. It's a one-day event, so please arrange your own accommodation if needed. We are aware this may limit participation for people traveling from further away, and we're sorry for that.