International Hackathon on Chemistry and Chemical Biology Breakthroughs

<h4 data-start="185" data-end="264">International Hackathon on Chemistry and Chemical Biology Breakthroughs</h4> <p data-start="265" data-end="408"><strong data-start="265" data-end="274">Date:</strong> March 21–23, 2026<br data-start="292" data-end="295" /><strong data-start="295" data-end="304">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="311" data-end="314" /><strong data-start="314" data-end="327">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="373" data-end="376" /><strong data-start="376" data-end="393">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="410" data-end="413" /> <h5 data-start="415" data-end="446">🔹 1. About the Hackathon</h5> <p data-start="448" data-end="873">The <strong data-start="452" data-end="527">International Hackathon on Chemistry and Chemical Biology Breakthroughs</strong> is a global innovation event designed to inspire chemical scientists, biologists, and interdisciplinary researchers to solve pressing real-world challenges. From sustainable chemical production to molecular drug discovery, this hackathon encourages participants to apply scientific creativity and technological innovation for societal benefit.</p> <p data-start="875" data-end="1094">Over three days, teams will collaborate virtually to develop experimental concepts, digital models, and prototype ideas addressing problems in chemical synthesis, green chemistry, biomolecular engineering, and beyond.</p> <p data-start="1096" data-end="1262">This is an opportunity for emerging innovators to push the boundaries of chemistry and biology—transforming ideas into impactful scientific and commercial outcomes.</p> <hr data-start="1264" data-end="1267" /> <h5 data-start="1269" data-end="1308">🔹 2. Problem Statements / Tracks</h5> <h4 data-start="1310" data-end="1364"><strong data-start="1315" data-end="1362">1. Green and Sustainable Chemical Processes</strong></h4> <p data-start="1365" data-end="1632">Develop an environmentally friendly alternative to an existing industrial chemical process, focusing on waste reduction, renewable feedstocks, or energy efficiency.<br data-start="1529" data-end="1532" /><strong data-start="1532" data-end="1554">Expected Solution:</strong> Process redesign, catalyst development, or energy-efficient synthetic routes.</p> <h4 data-start="1634" data-end="1699"><strong data-start="1639" data-end="1697">2. Drug Discovery Using AI and Computational Chemistry</strong></h4> <p data-start="1700" data-end="1936">Design a computational or AI-based platform to identify potential lead molecules for targeting specific diseases.<br data-start="1813" data-end="1816" /><strong data-start="1816" data-end="1838">Expected Solution:</strong> Predictive modeling tools or molecular docking simulations integrated with biological datasets.</p> <h4 data-start="1938" data-end="1998"><strong data-start="1943" data-end="1996">3. Plastic Waste Upcycling and Chemical Recycling</strong></h4> <p data-start="1999" data-end="2202">Propose a scalable chemical process to convert plastic waste into valuable raw materials or fuels.<br data-start="2097" data-end="2100" /><strong data-start="2100" data-end="2122">Expected Solution:</strong> Novel catalysts, depolymerization methods, or low-energy reaction mechanisms.</p> <h4 data-start="2204" data-end="2258"><strong data-start="2209" data-end="2256">4. Nanomaterials for Targeted Drug Delivery</strong></h4> <p data-start="2259" data-end="2505">Develop a conceptual design for a nanocarrier system that improves the specificity and efficacy of drug delivery in disease treatment.<br data-start="2393" data-end="2396" /><strong data-start="2396" data-end="2418">Expected Solution:</strong> Nanoparticle formulations or biomimetic materials with targeted delivery mechanisms.</p> <h4 data-start="2507" data-end="2557"><strong data-start="2512" data-end="2555">5. Bio-Catalysis and Enzyme Engineering</strong></h4> <p data-start="2558" data-end="2791">Create an innovative enzymatic system or microbial strain for sustainable production of fine chemicals or pharmaceuticals.<br data-start="2680" data-end="2683" /><strong data-start="2683" data-end="2705">Expected Solution:</strong> Engineered biocatalysts or computational enzyme design for industrial applications.</p> <h4 data-start="2793" data-end="2856"><strong data-start="2798" data-end="2854">6. Renewable Energy Storage and Conversion Chemistry</strong></h4> <p data-start="2857" data-end="3083">Design a chemical process or material for efficient hydrogen production, CO₂ capture, or battery storage.<br data-start="2962" data-end="2965" /><strong data-start="2965" data-end="2987">Expected Solution:</strong> Electrochemical or photochemical system prototype demonstrating energy conversion efficiency.</p> <h4 data-start="3085" data-end="3144"><strong data-start="3090" data-end="3142">7. Chemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring</strong></h4> <p data-start="3145" data-end="3369">Develop a portable or low-cost chemical sensor for detecting pollutants, toxins, or pathogens in water or air.<br data-start="3255" data-end="3258" /><strong data-start="3258" data-end="3280">Expected Solution:</strong> Prototype sensor with real-time monitoring capabilities and data integration features.</p> <h4 data-start="3371" data-end="3433"><strong data-start="3376" data-end="3431">8. Personalized Medicine and Chemical Biology Tools</strong></h4> <p data-start="3434" data-end="3644">Create a chemical biology solution to study individual cellular responses for precision therapy or diagnostics.<br data-start="3545" data-end="3548" /><strong data-start="3548" data-end="3570">Expected Solution:</strong> Biosensor platform, small-molecule probes, or molecular profiling tool.</p> <h4 data-start="3646" data-end="3701"><strong data-start="3651" data-end="3699">9. Circular Chemistry for Waste Valorization</strong></h4> <p data-start="3702" data-end="3906">Design a circular chemical system to convert agricultural or industrial waste into useful chemical feedstocks.<br data-start="3812" data-end="3815" /><strong data-start="3815" data-end="3837">Expected Solution:</strong> Process model or reactor design for sustainable material recovery.</p> <h4 data-start="3908" data-end="3962"><strong data-start="3913" data-end="3960">10. Individual Student Innovation Challenge</strong></h4> <p data-start="3963" data-end="4152">An open category for individual participants to propose <strong data-start="4019" data-end="4037">any novel idea</strong> in <strong data-start="4041" data-end="4074">Chemistry or Chemical Biology</strong> that addresses global sustainability, healthcare, or industrial challenges.</p> <hr data-start="4154" data-end="4157" /> <h5 data-start="4159" data-end="4195">🔹 3. Event Schedule (Three-Day)</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4197" data-end="4997"> <thead data-start="4197" data-end="4235"> <tr data-start="4197" data-end="4235"> <th data-start="4197" data-end="4207" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4199" data-end="4206">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4207" data-end="4220" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4209" data-end="4219">Agenda</strong></th> <th data-start="4220" data-end="4235" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4222" data-end="4233">Details</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4278" data-end="4997"> <tr data-start="4278" data-end="4418"> <td data-start="4278" data-end="4307" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4280" data-end="4306">Day 1 – March 21, 2026</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4307" data-end="4342">Inaugural Ceremony & Orientation</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4342" data-end="4418">Welcome address, hackathon overview, and announcement of problem tracks.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4419" data-end="4529"> <td data-start="4419" data-end="4422" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4422" data-end="4458" data-col-size="sm">Idea Submission & Mentor Sessions</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4458" data-end="4529">Teams submit initial project proposals and receive mentor feedback.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4530" data-end="4668"> <td data-start="4530" data-end="4559" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4532" data-end="4558">Day 2 – March 22, 2026</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4559" data-end="4597">Research, Development & Prototyping</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4597" data-end="4668">Technical refinement, simulation work, or prototype model creation.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4669" data-end="4754"> <td data-start="4669" data-end="4672" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4672" data-end="4695">Mid-Evaluation Round</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4695" data-end="4754">Jury reviews interim progress and shortlists top teams.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4755" data-end="4900"> <td data-start="4755" data-end="4784" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4757" data-end="4783">Day 3 – March 23, 2026</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4784" data-end="4823">Final Presentation & Jury Evaluation</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4823" data-end="4900">Teams pitch final ideas and demonstrate conceptual or digital prototypes.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4901" data-end="4997"> <td data-start="4901" data-end="4904" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4904" data-end="4944" data-col-size="sm">Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution</td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="4944" data-end="4997">Announcement of winners and special recognitions.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4999" data-end="5002" /> <h5 data-start="5004" data-end="5049">🔹 4. Eligibility & Participation Rules</h5> <ul data-start="5051" data-end="5541"> <li data-start="5051" data-end="5081"> <p data-start="5053" data-end="5081"><strong data-start="5053" data-end="5067">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="5082" data-end="5220"> <p data-start="5084" data-end="5220"><strong data-start="5084" data-end="5100">Eligibility:</strong> Open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, as well as early-career researchers and innovators globally.</p> </li> <li data-start="5221" data-end="5260"> <p data-start="5223" data-end="5260"><strong data-start="5223" data-end="5246">Participation Mode:</strong> 100% Online</p> </li> <li data-start="5261" data-end="5541"> <p data-start="5263" data-end="5285"><strong data-start="5263" data-end="5283">Code of Conduct:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5288" data-end="5541"> <li data-start="5288" data-end="5348"> <p data-start="5290" data-end="5348">All submissions must be original and free of plagiarism.</p> </li> <li data-start="5351" data-end="5411"> <p data-start="5353" data-end="5411">Teams must adhere to professional and ethical standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="5414" data-end="5475"> <p data-start="5416" data-end="5475">Collaboration and respectful communication are mandatory.</p> </li> <li data-start="5478" data-end="5541"> <p data-start="5480" data-end="5541">Use of AI tools or software must be declared transparently.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5543" data-end="5546" /> <h5 data-start="5548" data-end="5579">🔹 5. Evaluation Criteria</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="5581" data-end="6125"> <thead data-start="5581" data-end="5616"> <tr data-start="5581" data-end="5616"> <th data-start="5581" data-end="5597" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5583" data-end="5596">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="5597" data-end="5616" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="5599" data-end="5614">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5654" data-end="6125"> <tr data-start="5654" data-end="5737"> <td data-start="5654" data-end="5684" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5656" data-end="5683">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5684" data-end="5737">Novelty and originality of the proposed solution.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5738" data-end="5837"> <td data-start="5738" data-end="5782" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5740" data-end="5781">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5782" data-end="5837">Potential real-world usefulness and sustainability.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5838" data-end="5920"> <td data-start="5838" data-end="5869" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5840" data-end="5868">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5869" data-end="5920">Depth of technical work, analysis, or modeling.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5921" data-end="6019"> <td data-start="5921" data-end="5953" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5923" data-end="5952">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="5953" data-end="6019">Economic and environmental viability for large-scale adoption.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="6020" data-end="6125"> <td data-start="6020" data-end="6047" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="6022" data-end="6046">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-col-size="md" data-start="6047" data-end="6125">Clarity, structure, and effectiveness of communication during final pitch.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="6127" data-end="6130" /> <h5 data-start="6132" data-end="6164">🔹 6. Prizes & Recognition</h5> <p data-start="6166" data-end="6296">🏆 <strong data-start="6169" data-end="6194">Top 10 Ideas/Winners:</strong><br data-start="6194" data-end="6197" />Receive <strong data-start="6205" data-end="6234">USD 1000 Worth of Voucher</strong> under the <strong data-start="6245" data-end="6273">“Idea to Startup Scheme”</strong> by <strong data-start="6277" data-end="6293">SUKISH GROUP</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6298" data-end="6473">🥇 <strong data-start="6301" data-end="6317">Top 3 Ideas:</strong><br data-start="6317" data-end="6320" />Will be shared with <strong data-start="6340" data-end="6405">leading chemical and biotech companies/research organizations</strong> for potential <strong data-start="6420" data-end="6459">seed funding and incubation support</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="6474" data-end="6606"> <li data-start="6474" data-end="6482"> <p data-start="6476" data-end="6482">BASF</p> </li> <li data-start="6483" data-end="6493"> <p data-start="6485" data-end="6493">Pfizer</p> </li> <li data-start="6494" data-end="6518"> <p data-start="6496" data-end="6518">Dow Chemical Company</p> </li> <li data-start="6519" data-end="6550"> <p data-start="6521" data-end="6550">Novartis Research Institute</p> </li> <li data-start="6551" data-end="6606"> <p data-start="6553" data-end="6606">Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6608" data-end="6641">🎖️ <strong data-start="6612" data-end="6639">Additional Recognition:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6642" data-end="6917"> <li data-start="6642" data-end="6689"> <p data-start="6644" data-end="6689">Certificates of Participation for all teams</p> </li> <li data-start="6690" data-end="6770"> <p data-start="6692" data-end="6770">Special <strong data-start="6700" data-end="6721">Innovation Awards</strong> during <strong data-start="6729" data-end="6768">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6771" data-end="6834"> <p data-start="6773" data-end="6834">Opportunity to <strong data-start="6788" data-end="6832">showcase at MU International Conferences</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6835" data-end="6917"> <p data-start="6837" data-end="6917">Selected projects to be <strong data-start="6861" data-end="6915">published as abstracts in MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6919" data-end="6922" /> <h5 data-start="6924" data-end="6956">🔹 7. Registration Section</h5> <p data-start="6958" data-end="7004">💡 <strong data-start="6961" data-end="6987">Registration Deadline:</strong> March 14, 2026</p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="7006" data-end="7348"> <thead data-start="7006" data-end="7056"> <tr data-start="7006" data-end="7056"> <th data-start="7006" data-end="7021" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7008" data-end="7020">Category</strong></th> <th data-start="7021" data-end="7031" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7023" data-end="7030">Fee</strong></th> <th data-start="7031" data-end="7056" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7033" data-end="7054">Registration Link</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="7111" data-end="7348"> <tr data-start="7111" data-end="7210"> <td data-start="7111" data-end="7147" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7113" data-end="7146">Indian Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="7147" data-end="7154">₹499</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="7154" data-end="7210"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7156" data-end="7208">Register Here (India)</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="7211" data-end="7348"> <td data-start="7211" data-end="7254" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7213" data-end="7253">International Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="7254" data-end="7263">USD 50</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="7263" data-end="7348"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7265" data-end="7346">Register Here (International)</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="7350" data-end="7353" /> <h5 data-start="7355" data-end="7386">🔹 8. Contact Information</h5> <p data-start="7388" data-end="7510">📧 <strong data-start="7391" data-end="7401">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="7402" data-end="7425">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="7425" data-end="7428" />🌐 <strong data-start="7431" data-end="7443">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7444" data-end="7508">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>