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Open · Closes 21 Oct 2026

D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge '26

Can your biotechnology idea help build a sustainable and self-reliant India?

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Turn your biotechnology idea into real-world impact! Join the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge '26 to solve national challenges with innovative biotech concepts, compete for funding and recognition, and showcase your innovation journey on Wooble.

Overview

The D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge is a nationwide innovation challenge launched by the Department of Biotechnology under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy. It invites participants to develop creative, scientifically grounded biotechnology concepts that address real-world challenges while contributing to sustainability, economic growth, and employment generation. Category 2 is open to all Indian nationals, including college students, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals. Participants may apply individually or in teams of up to five members. This is a concept-level challenge, meaning laboratory work or a working prototype is not required during the first round. Instead, participants are expected to present innovative ideas demonstrating feasibility, originality, sustainability, and alignment with the BioE3 vision. On Wooble, document your complete innovation journey—from identifying the problem and researching biotechnology concepts to developing your proposal, refining your idea, and preparing supporting diagrams and presentations. Receive expert feedback, strengthen your portfolio, and create verifiable proof of your innovation process before submitting your official proposal through the BRIC portal. Wooble independently surfaces this opportunity to help innovators discover government innovation challenges and document their work. Official registration, evaluation, funding, and implementation are managed solely by the Department of Biotechnology and BRIC.

The brief

What You'll Create The official challenge requires participants to submit: An innovative biotechnology concept addressing a real-world challenge. A 1,500-word concept proposal following the prescribed format. An optional conceptual illustration, schematic, or diagram supporting the proposed idea.

The official guidelines specify: Open to all Indian nationals. Individual and team submissions (maximum 5 members) are permitted. Submit a 1,500-word proposal through the official BRIC D.E.S.I.G.N. portal. Proposal must follow the prescribed sections and word limits. An Aadhaar number (or valid Indian passport for eligible NRIs) is required during registration. One optional visual representation (PDF/JPG/PNG/GIF) may be uploaded. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal.

Build Your Wooble Proof Use Wooble alongside your official submission to document: Problem identification Literature review Design thinking process Scientific rationale Concept sketches and diagrams Proposal iterations Sustainability analysis Final presentation Your Wooble project is portfolio proof; it does not replace the required BRIC submission.

Deliverables

  • The official portal requires:
  • 1,500-word concept proposal
  • Optional conceptual illustration or schematic
  • Online application submitted through the BRIC D.E.S.I.G.N. portal

Evaluation criteria

  • The official portal states that proposals undergo multi-tier expert evaluation. However, detailed scoring criteria or weightages are not published on the official website or guidelines.

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