{"id":3656,"date":"2026-04-29T15:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/?p=3656"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:24:35","slug":"biopackathon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internshala.com\/competitions\/biopackathon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BIOPACKATHON 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p-rc_2a470638799527cf-111\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>About the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"p-rc_2a470638799527cf-111\">The <strong>BIOPACKATHON 2026<\/strong> is a prestigious national initiative organized by the <strong>Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA)<\/strong> in collaboration with the <strong>Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> This is not a typical software hackathon; it is a high-stakes <strong>Material Science &amp; Engineering<\/strong> challenge.<sup><\/sup> The goal is to revolutionize the packaging industry by developing plastic-free, biodegradable, and food-grade sachets for <em>pan masala<\/em> and <em>gutkha<\/em>\u2014products that currently contribute significantly to environmental pollution.<sup><\/sup> This challenge is calling for breakthrough innovations in biodegradability that can withstand soil, freshwater, and marine environments while remaining scalable for mass production.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2139\ufe0f <strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Engineering, Environment, and Material Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) &amp; Dept. of Consumer Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Open to All (Students, Researchers, Startups, NGOs, and Industry Experts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual or Multidisciplinary Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effort Level:<\/strong> Very High (Requires prototype-ready solutions and lab data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission Type:<\/strong> Prototype Demo, Evidence of Biodegradability, and Technical Report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Start Date:<\/strong> 25th March, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last Date for Submission:<\/strong> <strong>24th May, 2026 <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluation &amp; Shortlisting:<\/strong> Late April \u2013 Early May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Assessment:<\/strong> To be announced (Presentation to Assessment Board)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Hybrid (Online Submission + Final In-person\/VC Pitch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Prize Details and Value<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Prize Pool:<\/strong> <strong>\u20b922,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1st Prize:<\/strong> <strong>\u20b910,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2nd Prize:<\/strong> <strong>\u20b97,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd Prize:<\/strong> <strong>\u20b95,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Perks:<\/strong> Technical guidance, <strong>Incubation assistance<\/strong>, and potential for <strong>Pilot Trials<\/strong> with industrial partners for winning solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-default\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;color:#f0f0f0\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf <strong>What Was Required?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Material Innovation:<\/strong> Solution must be completely plastic-free and comply with food-grade safety standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functionality:<\/strong> High mechanical strength and barrier properties suitable for moisture-sensitive products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evidence:<\/strong> Participants had to submit test reports or relevant data proving biodegradability in multiple environments (soil, water)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccc About the Event The BIOPACKATHON 2026 is a prestigious national initiative organized by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). 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