The 2025 industry challenge is here
“Develop a pH Feedback Control Loop for Miniaturized Cell Culture Systems”
Sponsored by Lonza
The 2025 Forge challenge was a success!
Read here the recap of this edition and stay tuned for the next challenge!
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
HydroGoat
Ready to make an impact? Dive into a real-world challenge by our industry partner Lonza and compete for the grand prize!
CHF 30 000 1st | CHF 10 000 2nd | CHF 5 000 3rd
This is a multidisciplinary project combining cell biology, bioprocessing, bioengineering, control systems, and software development, so students from all areas of science and engineering are welcome to join!
For any further questions, check the FAQ or contact bioincubate@studentbiolab.ch
Check out the Terms and conditions
PROGRAM TIMELINE
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.
Ideate Phase: Teams draft their proposal and have the opportunity to meet relevant experts to receive feedback on their ideas. Proposals are screened and the top teams are 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.
FAQ
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Every second to minutes
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A few minutes
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Low light exposure
Aseptic environment
No phenol red addition
Allow for oxygen exchange
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No
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Yes, but can change from experiment to experiment
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Polypropylene
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Different shakers are used. Kuhner ISF1-ZC Peltier should give the dimensions of a typical incubator used. Link to its brochure here Flyer-ISF1-Z-en.pdf
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12-15 days
