Say hello to SynbioBrewery - the ultimate platform for change-makers like you to shape the world through science and creativity! 🌱🔬
At its core, SynbioBrewery is a dynamic hackathon community platform where individuals passionate about synthetic biology can connect, form teams to solve challenges, and access free entrepreneurship training sessions.
Each year a thematic focus will be selected, ranging from environmental remediation, sustainable energy, healthcare and climate change mitigation. Challenges will be meticulously crafted and hosted in our platform, allowing you to unleash your creativity to develop innovative solutions with SynBio.
Why should you be a part of this journey? 🌎
Unleash Innovation: This is your chance to pioneer solutions that can reshape the world as we know it. Your ideas, combined with the magic of synthetic biology, can spark a revolution in how we address real-world problems.
Epic Rewards: The thrill of making an impact is just the beginning. We are lining up mind-blowing rewards that recognize your brilliance and dedication. Think cash prizes, invaluable connections, and the pride of being a change-maker.
Guiding Lights: We aim to provide resources and talks by experts on a wide array of topics such as pitch making, proposal writing, business models and IP. Our team is eager to guide you, inspire you, and help turn your visions into tangible realities.
We are happy to announce that the first iteration of SynbioBrewery is now live in JOGL. The challenge theme is environmental remediation and the challenge was carefully crafted in collaboration with Argento Labs. Join our communities in JOGL or click the registration link for a personalized invitation.
How does it work?
Cultivation stage
The Cultivation Stage marks the beginning of your SynbioBrewery journey. It's the moment when the theme and challenges for the hackathon will be unveiled, sparking creativity and innovation. Here, participants can start brainstorming project ideas and preparing to take their first step into the world of synthetic biology.
Key Activities:
Theme and challenge announcement.
Project idea generation.
Early-stage concept development.
Opportunity to attend webinars and workshops related to synthetic biology.
Brewing stage
In the Brewing Stage, the hackathon truly comes to life as participants form teams, apply their skills, and begin turning their project ideas into reality. This stage is all about collaboration and hands-on work. Join projects, create teams, and dive into the exciting world of biohacking.
Key Activities:
Team formation and project selection.
Project development and experimentation.
Mentorship and guidance.
Access to free training sessions on intellectual property (IP) and entrepreneurship.
Extraction stage
The Extraction Stage is where it all culminates. Teams will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas and showcase their achievements. This is the moment of truth when projects are evaluated, and winners are selected. It's a celebration of innovation and a chance to see the incredible impact of synthetic biology.
Key Activities:
Project presentations and pitches.
Evaluation by expert judges.
Announcement of winners and awards.
Networking opportunities and industry connections.