Innovating Biology. Engineering the Future.
Egypt's first national synthetic biology competition empowering undergraduate students, innovators, and entrepreneurs to solve critical real-world global challenges.
Register Your Team NowOur Mission
IGSBC exists to inspire the next generation of Egyptian synthetic biologists — giving undergraduate students a real platform to design, build, and pitch solutions to global challenges, while positioning Egypt as a regional hub for genetics and synthetic biology innovation.
What We Ask In Your Project
- What problem are you addressing?
- How are existing solutions failing?
- What is your alternative solution?
- How does it perform better?
- What measurable impact does it deliver?
Executive Board
The leadership guiding IGSBC's vision and strategy.
Major General Doctor Ashraf Mohey
Founder and Chair, IGSBC
Dean, Armed Forces College of Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Wagida Anwar
Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University; Dean, Faculty of HealthCare, Saxony-Egypt University.
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Prof. Dr. Tarek Tawfik Amin
Professor of Public Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University; Former Deputy Minister of Health and Population for Population Affairs.
International Speakers & Judging Committee
World-class experts from across the globe evaluating and mentoring our teams.
John Cumbers, PhD
Founder & CEO, SynBioBeta; synthetic biology entrepreneur and former NASA bioengineer
Yorgo El Moubayed
Program Coordinator, iGEM Foundation; works in synthetic biology, biosecurity and responsible innovation
Traci Haddock-Angelli, PhD
Director of Community, Asimov; formerly Director of the iGEM Competition
Peter A. Carr, PhD
Senior Scientist, RTX BBN Technologies; Special Advisor to iGEM Judging; formerly Senior Staff Scientist at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Competition Tracks & Themes
Diagnostic
Develop innovative synthetic biology solutions for disease detection, rapid diagnostics, biomarker identification, and precision diagnostic technologies.
Therapeutic
Design novel biological approaches to improve disease prevention, treatment, and patient care, including gene therapies, engineered cells, biologics, and drug delivery systems.
Environmental
Create sustainable biological solutions to address environmental challenges, including bioremediation, pollution control, waste management, climate resilience, and renewable bio-based technologies.
Food, Water & Agriculture
Develop innovative technologies to improve food production, agricultural sustainability, crop protection, food safety, engineered microorganisms, and bio-based agricultural solutions.
Key Topics & Program Focus Areas
What every team works through on the way from idea to submission.
Synthetic Biology Foundations
Interdisciplinary integration of biology, engineering, and computational sciences.
In-Silico Proof of Concept
Computational modeling, genetic circuit design, and bio-design validation.
Applied Research & Innovation
Practical solutions translating theoretical science into real-world biotechnology applications.
Scientific Communication
Academic poster design, oral presentation skills, and research defense.
Key Competition Milestones
Early Registration
1 Nov 2026
Late Registration
1 Dec 2026
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2027
Competition Days
1–2 Apr 2027
Turning Biology into Breakthroughs
Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate.
Ready to Represent Your University?
Bring your team's boldest idea to Egypt's first national synthetic biology competition.
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