About the Challenge
The "Biomaterials for a Post-Petroleum Future" Innovation Challenge invites you to explore bio-based materials as sustainable alternatives to plastics. Whether you’re creating innovative products, improving sustainable practices, or discovering new possibilities, this challenge offers the tools and support to turn your ideas into reality.
What You'll Learn
Through this challenge, you’ll discover how to create biomaterials that reduce carbon emissions, replace plastics, and drive sustainability across industries. You’ll build skills in material innovation, environmental impact analysis, and sustainable design.
Your Personal Learning Path
Understand Biomaterials & Their Impact
Gain core knowledge of biomaterials, including common feedstocks, production methods, and sustainability metrics.
Industry Landscape & Challenges
Understand the current state of the field and pinpoint promising market gaps where biomaterials could drive meaningful change.
Cutting-Edge Innovations & Best Practices
Get inspired by examples of how advanced biomaterials are transforming traditional industries and paving the way for greener economies.
Define Your Focus & Problem Statement
Narrow your broad interests into a well-defined, actionable problem or opportunity area.
Generate Innovative Biomaterial Solutions
Produce a variety of bold, forward-thinking ideas that integrate biomaterials into real-world systems.