Please see the attached flyer, and further details below, and if you are interested in supervising a team, AND/OR you have students that are interested in participating in the competition, please register using THIS LINK.
The Challenge:
To develop an innovative bio-based product or process to help resolve technological, environmental, or societal challenges. The proposed solution will gain in the evaluation if it has been tested in a lab (or beyond lab) to provide an insight into its potential for integration in the current (or near future) bio-based industry and bioeconomy.
Who can enter:
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students or a combination thereof. Teams composed solely of PhD students are not permitted.
Team information:
At least 3 students (max. 6) plus a supervisor (a PI, or Post-doctoral Researcher). Individuals can be from different institutions, and multidisciplinarity is encouraged.
Timeline:
Registration by 31st Jan 2026.
Online information session: 10th Feb 1pm.
Irish competition: Feb – May 2026.
European competition: October 2026.
Benefits:
The Irish competition is structured to provide all participating teams with academic supports, training sessions / workshops as well as the opportunity to gain an optional Level 9 accreditation from Munster Technological University.
Prizes:
Prize money is awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
1st Prize – 1000 euro
2nd Prize – 750 euro
3rd Prize – 500 euro
Winners will be announced at the All Island Bioeconomy Summit on May 19th 2026, and participants will receive VIP tickets to the event.
If you are interested in supervising a team, AND/OR you have students that are interested in participating in the competition, please register using THIS LINK.
