BISC-E - Accelerate transition to bio-based economy!

Develop an innovative bio-based product or process that could become part of the circular bio-based economy. Your team does not need to produce a prototype, but it should prove that your solution can work. The experts from industry and academia will judge your business idea on technological excellence, sustainability, environmental performance, and economic feasibility. Are you up for the Challenge? 

Curious about what previous teams came up with? Check out results from the previous year below

BISC-E consists of two rounds, the national competition and the European competition. The participants will first compete at the national level, then the national student team winners will enter the European final of BISC-E in the Summer. To find out what you need to produce by the end of the challenge, refer to the deliverables and criteria.

The Dutch competition is open for all Bachelor and Master students of Dutch universites or universities of applied sciences. A team should consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 students. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the competition, it is recommended to include diverse disciplines in your team. Team members can come from different institutions.

• Interact with actors in the bio-based industry throughout Europe and expand your network
• Develop skills in multidisciplinary collaboration, challenge-based learning, and pitching
• Get feedback from an expert jury panel
• Gain visibility in the bio-based sector, leading to opportunities for potential start-up ventures, internship or employment offers
• Make a chance to win a 1000 EUR prize

In addition, the national winner will compete in the European finals for a chance to win:

• 5000 EUR prize;
• 1-year free BIC full member membership including guided support from BIC staff during the membership;
• Visibility in BIC’s newsletter and international magazines that BIC works with.