Forge Track 2025
Sponsored by Lonza
Developing a Feedback Control Loop for Miniaturized Cell Culture Systems
For any questions, please contact bioincubate@studentbiolab.ch
CHF 30 000 First Prize | CHF 10 000 Second Prize
Form a team of 2-6, including at least 1 student, to tackle the challenge provided by Lonza of developing a precise pH measurement and robust pH feedback control loop for miniaturized cell culture systems, and compete for the grand prize!
All are welcomed to participate, from bachelor students to PhDs and postdocs in this multidisciplinary project combining cell biology, bioprocessing, bioengineering, control systems, and software development.
Application deadline: 16.03.2025 23:59
Timeline:
Ideate Phase: Teams draft their proposal and have the opportunity to meet relevant experts to receive feedback on their ideas. The submission deadline for proposals is Sunday, March 16th at 23:59. Proposals will be screened and the top teams will be invited to pitch in front of a judging panel at the Forge Selection Event. The top two teams will be selected and admitted into the Build Phase.
Build Phase: The two admitted teams will have approximately 5 months to further develop their conceptual solution and basic proof-of-concept according to their proposal. Each team will receive CHF 10,000 project budget, access to a BSL1 laboratory & core facility services in Zürich, and mentorship from experts in Lonza, ETH and UZH.
Final Pitch: The Build Phase will culminate in a Final Pitch in September 2025, when the teams will compete for the 1st Place Grand Prize of CHF 30,000 and 2nd Place Prize of CHF 10,000
What is Forge?
Students hack to solve a challenge presented by industry to win cash
Read about last year’s challenge, presented by Lonza.
