Compete & Excel

Test your knowledge, challenge yourself, and compete with fellow biology enthusiasts in our exciting competitions.

Upcoming Competition

BioCatalysis LabHack 2026

Recreate iconic biology experiments with household-safe materials and capture your build in a short video. LabHack proves you do not need a fancy bench to think like a scientist.

Feb 4 – Mar 4, 2026 Teams of 1–4 students

Key Dates

  • Launch: February 4th, 2026
  • Submissions Close: March 4th, 2026
  • Judging: 1 week review
  • Winners: Announced immediately after

Build Guidelines

  • Recreate any famous biology experiment
  • Stick to safe, ethical, household materials
  • Explain hypotheses, variables, and results clearly
  • Submit a 3–5 minute video plus reflection

Awards

  • Paramount Recognition — Best Overall
  • Scholar’s Award — Scientific Accuracy
  • Most Creative — Judge’s Favorite
  • Audience Favorite — Community Vote
  • Cash prizes for top three teams

Eligibility

  • Open to middle & high school students worldwide
  • Teams of one to four students; one submission per team
  • Encourages biology clubs, chapters, and new builders

Submission Package

  • 3–5 minute demo + explanation video
  • Safety + materials checklist
  • Short write-up on lessons learned
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Past Competitions

Explore highlight reels from BioCatalysis events. Each recap captures the scope, stakes, and standout teams so you can see what to expect next season.

2024 – 2025

BioLeague Competition

Our flagship multi-round tournament for high school scientists, culminating in an invite-only Science Bowl finale.

Online Format High School Teams

Competition Stats

Season Highlights

  • 300+ global signups across 12 time zones.
  • Top 16 teams advanced to a live semifinal showdown.
  • Top 2 earned berths in the Science Bowl finals.

Champions: Team Delta

BioLeague winners after leading the point standings throughout qualifiers.

  • Elliot Boyce
  • Daniel Zou
  • Dhruv Lochan
  • Srikar Reddy

Finalists: Team Beta

Runner-up squad that secured one of two Science Bowl finalist slots.

  • Tsz Lun Qin
  • Jieying (Judy) Tan
  • Pengxuan (Nina) He
  • Simon Zhang
BioLeague semifinal match screenshot BioLeague participants collaborating BioLeague science bowl finals moment

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