Forge Track 2023/2024

Solve a Real Challenge for Lonza in Biomanufacturing.

Two teams competing for CHF 30k cash for the best innovation.

Revolutionizing Detection of Microbial Contaminants to Accelerate Biomanufacturing

The Forge Track of BioIncubate featured a challenge by Lonza in Biomanufacturing. Teams of students applied to be selected to join the Build Phase of BioIncubate, where they would compete towards the grand prize of CHF 30k.

In November 2023, 2 teams were admitted at the Selection Event. They are now competing for the Grand Prize which will be awarded at the BioPitch Gala on May 15th, 2024.

Hack to Solve Lonza’s Challenge & Win Cash

  1. Apply with your Proposal & Team - APPLICATION CLOSE OCTOBER 2023

  2. Two teams admitted to Build Phase - Winter 2023/24

  3. Hack in our Lab Space to develop your Solution with a budget of CHF10,000

  4. Compete towards the Grand Prize:

    • 1st Place: CHF 30,000 Cash

    • 2nd Place: CHF 10,000 Cash

Lonza needs your help - The Abstract of their Challenge is out now! Read above & pre-register your team to compete for spots in BioIncubate this Fall 2023

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Challenge Presented by

Lonza is a preferred global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets. They focus on enabling treatments that prevent illness and support healthier lifestyles. They optimize scientific innovation and manufacturing technology to enable their customers to serve their patients and consumers.

Lonza is the primary Sponsor of BioIncubate & Host of the Forge Track Challenge.