BioME Student Showcase

The BioME Student Showcase started as an initiative in 2019 to support innovation and commercialization of student ideas in Maine, as well as connect current students with potential future employers and entrepreneurial resources in the state. The first annual BioME Student Showcase was sponsored by Maine Technology Institute and took place on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at USM’s Hannaford Hall in Portland, ME.

BioMe Student Showcase is an exciting opportunity for Maine high school and college students to show off their passion for life science and present their research for a chance to win cash and academic prizes. BioME Student Showcase features TWO competition categories: (1) high school students (grades 9-12) and (2) college students (undergraduate and graduate). Students must be enrolled in Maine educational institutions to participate. Judges for the BioME Student Showcase include Maine scientists, entrepreneurs, academia and start-up/commercialization experts.

2019 Event Photos

High School Poster Competition/BioGENEius Challenge

BioME is the official local partner for the BioGENEius Challenge, a prestigious international biotech competition for grades 9-12. The high school winner of BioME Student Showcase will automatically qualify to compete against international students in the BioGENEius Challenge finals during the BIO International Convention. The Maine BioGENEius Challenge is open to any student in grade 9-12 attending public, private or home school in Maine.

High School Poster Competition Prizes:

1st prize: $700 and an opportunity to represent Maine in the BioGENEius Challenge finals in Philadelphia, PA, June 2-5, 2019. All costs will be covered for the student and one chaperone.
2nd prize: $500
3rd prize: $300

College Students/Fast Pitch Competition

The Fast Pitch Competition is open for college students enrolled in Maine colleges. Participants will share their biotech-focused research project in a 3-minute pitch. Up to 5 slides can be displayed during the pitch presentation. The audience will consist of fellow students, entrepreneurial and start up resources’ representatives, scientists and bioscience professionals. A presentation at the BioME Student Showcase is an amazing opportunity to share your passion and research findings to a network of professionals who may help you commercialize your idea.

Fast Pitch Competition Prizes:

1st prize: $2,000
2nd prize: $1,000
3rd prize: $500

Opportunities & Additional Information

Opportunities:

  • Participate and network with life science executives, scientists and start up resources while competing at the BioME Student Showcase, the International BioGENEius Challenge and the BIO International Convention (high school winner only)
  • Add the prestigious career-building competitions to your resume and college application
  • Win cash and item prizes

Additional information:

  • The audience consists of scientists, bioscience professionals, academia, BioME member companies, economic development institutions’ representatives and other members of bioscience community in Maine
  • Students, teachers, professors and parents/guardians are encouraged to participate

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