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Biomimicry Build-a-thon

Where creativity meets nature —

Hack the future through biomimicry

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What is Biomimicry Build-a-thon

The Biomimicry Build-a-thon is a one-of-a-kind innovation challenge where creativity meets nature. Participants explore how nature’s most ingenious designs can inspire solutions to modern problems.

Why it's unique?

What makes this event special is its focus on nature-inspired innovation — from the intricate design of honeycombs to the aerodynamics of bird flight. By tapping into these biological blueprints, participants create solutions that are sustainable, efficient, and in harmony with the environment.

Energy & Sustainability

Technology &Innovation

Health &Well-being

Wildcard Option

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Whether you're an engineer, designer, coder, or simply passionate about innovation, the Build-a-thon provides the perfect platform to collaborate, learn, and make a real impact.

🌍 212 participants from around the world joined our 2025 challenge (Jan 2 – 29).

Sign up for 2026 Biomimcry Build-a-thon

Mentors & Judges

Yaoting Jiang

Autodesk

Ajay Vallab

Facebook

Abhishek Das

Salesforce

Divya Varshney

Amazon

Praneetha Kotla

ERP Smartlabs

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Krishna Kumar

Tech. Strategist

Siri Varma Vegiraju

Microsoft

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Gogul Thiyagarajan

Facebook

Biomimicry Build-a-thon Projects
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EnviroScan (WINNER)

AI-Powered Waste Detection for a Cleaner Future

BayClean (WINNER)

Microplastic Filtration Inspired by Baleen Whale Feeding Systems

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SafeCross (WINNER)

Protecting Wildlife, Securing Roads.

Aerial Location of Hazardous Atmosphere in Industries (WIN)

Making industrial spaces safer with drones and technology by detecting hazardous zones and preventing disasters.

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Online examination system

Online exam system

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Ohm My Hive

"Empowering Communities, Energizing Futures!"

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Coral Reef CO2 Crackdown

This project outlines the design, impact, and purpose of an artificial coral reef that absorbs a heightened amount of CO2, provides shelter for marine animals, and records data for scientists.

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BioPrint

BioPrint: Harnessing Nature’s Genius for Sustainable Innovation

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AIspire

"Harnessing the Power of Nature and AI to Revolutionize Healthcare Solutions."

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CancerCare

Revolutionizing early cancer detection with AI-powered imaging

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ParentGuard

ParentGuard an all in one tool that helps parents to monitor their children's internet activity.

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Bio-Aquafilter

Bio-Aquafilterr uses nature-inspired processes to provide sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective water treatment solutions, turning wastewater into clean, reusable water for homes and industries

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ContractIQ

ContractIQ is an AI-powered platform that automates contract analysis, extracting key clauses, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance, saving time and reducing errors for businesses.

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NaturePulse

Real-Time Insights for Sustainability

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Thrive Tribe

A solution for mental health issue❤️

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Octopus Focus

Focus while browsing like an Octopus, 100% PRODUCTIVITY

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Eco Suggestify

Suggests eco friendly ideas for products people want to buy

TermiCool (WINNER)

Nature-Inspired Passive Cooling and Ventilation for Sustainable Architecture

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Honeycomb Image Compressor (WINNER)

A new Image Compression technique inspired by bees!

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BIOMIMIC GENIE (WINNER)

Discover Animal-inspired designs with our Flask-powered platform.

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S.A.I (WINNER)

India's agriculture faces over-irrigation due to heavy, unpredictable rainfall. SAI uses 8 soil moisture sensors, a Pi 5, & a weather API to predict rain & automate irrigation smartly.

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Farmer community

"Farmer Community brings your village gathering online.

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EcoSwim: Elevating Pool Care

Tired of harsh chemicals and constant cleaning? EcoSwim is a bio-inspired pool filtration inspired by filter feeding animals, for a swim that feels like nature.

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PrescribeIT

Simplifying healthcare by helping doctors create and share prescriptions offline, while patients get instant reminders, clear schedules, and emergency contacts—all in one app.

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Biomimicry-E-Learning

Innovating Through Nature's Blueprint

MnemoPlay

showcases nature’s 3.8B years of innovation with stories, quizzes, and AR-powered 3D models like the bullet train. It’s a movement for sustainable design inspiration.

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CARBON.AI

Track Your Environmental Impact Leveraging AI

RECreate

Single B2B and P2P platform to transfer Renewable Energy Tokens

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How Anatomy Inspire PCB Pattern Design

Nature’s anatomy, like blood vessels connecting organs, inspires efficient PCB designs. By mimicking branching patterns.

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FireGuard

Machine learning model and s(CASP) application to help combat

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EcoNudge

EcoNudge Promoting Sustainable Choices through Awareness. Solution: "EcoNudge," a Google Chrome extension for sustainable living Impact: Shaping an eco-conscious digital community.

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PrimeMedic AI

"Empowering Health with AI: Fast, Accurate, Reliable."

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Blissify

Blissify: Empowering mental wellness through personalized support and uplifting activities.

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BHOOMI

Bhoomi combines pH sensors and smart tech to analyze manure

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Brain Spine Neural Network (WIN)

Reflex action inspired neural network for faster inference

Ecobreeze (WINNER)

Imagine if the irritating sweat on your body could actually cool you down instead of making you uncomfortable—that’s the game-changing idea behind "Ecobreeze."

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Bamboo House (WINNER)

A Sustainable IoT-Driven Living Space

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Shelterdillo

The Future of Deployable Disaster Shelters

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EcoEmbrace

EcoEmbrace: Reconnect, Relax, and Revive with Nature’s Harmony🌱.

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Bioluminescent Algae-Powered Streetlights

Bioluminescent Algae-Powered Streetlights are an innovative idea to save energy using natures light sources.

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WhiteCollar

WhiteCollar: A smart solution for passive water tracking. Seamlessly monitor usage, save water, and promote sustainability effortlessly in daily life for a greener future.

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Honey bee file organizer

File organizer inspired by how honey bees organize and maintain honey in the honeycomb

HealbyNature – Nature’s Cure for Mental Well-being

Experience mental wellness inspired by nature's time-tested solutions.

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Insight nest

Insight nest is AI tool wich helps founders to validate their Idea with real data and give full report on their Idea

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Floating STEAM Lab

Creating waves of change through education and empowerment.

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StudyIQ

"Turning Notes into Insightful Knowledge"

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BioMimic

BioMimic accelerates bioactive molecule discovery using AI and vast molecular databases to predict biological activity, making drug discovery faster, cost-effective, and accessible to researchers.

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Anti Aging Inspired by Jellyfish

Inspired by jellyfish regeneration, our biomimetic anti-aging serum rejuvenates skin, boosts collagen, and promotes hydration for a natural, youthful glow

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GreenLink

"Empowering communities through green initiatives."

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EcoShopper

Your guide to sustainable shopping—find eco-friendly alternatives and reduce your environmental impact with ease.

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