What to Build

You can choose one of our three core tracks or carve your own path:

1. The Concrete Jungle (Urban Resilience): Integrating plant biology into infrastructure to combat urban heat and dropping air quality.

2. Biomimicry & Tech (Nature-Inspired Engineering): Designing technology that mimics plant behavior to conserve energy or reduce waste.

3. Deep Roots (Agriculture & Soil Repair): Securing food systems and repairing degraded landscapes using native flora and fungal networks.

4. Wildcard: Innovate your own unique concept outside these boundaries, as long as it adheres to the core plant-science guidelines.

What to Submit

To qualify for the rigorous peer-review phase, your team must submit exactly two components. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

• Length: Maximum 900 words (all-inclusive).

• Content: Must outline your core idea, the specific botanical mechanism utilized, and the localized environmental problem you are targeting.

• Data: Must include relevant statistics, environmental data, or structured personal analysis supporting your claims.

• Length: Maximum 1.5 minutes (90 seconds).

• Format: Video link (YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive link with public viewing permissions).

• Content: A high-energy summary of your concept. Introduce your team, explain your inspiration, and explain why your plant-based solution matters. Make sure you smile and pitch with passion!