Nongstoin, Oct 12: The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills district, has urged school and college students, researchers, grassroots innovators and members of the public to participate in the nationwide D.E.S.I.G.N. for the BioE3 Challenge, which is accepting entries until October 20, 2026.
Launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the initiative seeks innovative ideas aligned with the national BioE3 policy, which focuses on Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment.
The submission portal for the current cycle is open from October 1 to October 20, 2026, until 11:59 pm. District authorities have encouraged eligible participants to submit their entries before the deadline.
The challenge has two participation categories.
For school students from Classes VI to XII, entries must include a 60–120-second video and a brief concept proposal. Submissions can be made through the MyGov portal at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/bioe3/. Science teachers, guides and Eco Club coordinators have been requested to encourage students and assist them with participation.
Selected school entries may receive National Certificates of Merit signed by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Certificates of Appreciation and structured access to incubation facilities under the Department of Biotechnology and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). Cash awards are not applicable to school entries.
The open category is available to college students, researchers, innovators and members of the public. Participants must submit a written concept proposal of up to 1,500 words outlining a solution aligned with the BioE3 policy goals. Entries must be uploaded through the BRIC portal at https://www.bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/.
The top 10 winning solutions in this category will receive cash prizes of ₹1 lakh each. Winners will also be eligible to apply for research and development prototype grants of up to ₹25 lakh through BIRAC, subject to applicable guidelines.
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