Biotechnology Students Secure Joint First Place at Khaleeha Wa Gadedha Hackathon 2026

The Faculty of Biotechnology at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of its students at the Khaleeha Wa Gadedha Hackathon 2026: Building Egypt’s Green Future, organized by Nahdet El Mahrousa.

MSA Biotechnology students collaborated with Engineering and Computer Science students from other universities, securing a joint first-place finish and demonstrating their creativity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to developing innovative solutions for environmental sustainability.

The hackathon stood out for its strong interdisciplinary focus, bringing together participants from different academic and scientific backgrounds and encouraging them to collaborate on developing and finalizing functional prototypes. Open to participants up to 30 years old, the competition provided MSA students with a valuable opportunity to integrate biotechnology with engineering and computer science, transforming scientific knowledge into practical and innovative solutions.

Two MSA Biotechnology teams achieved the joint first-place recognition:

Game Changers
Team Members: Roaa Mohamed, Rania Elkabary, and Shah Mostafa
Idea: Developing smart biodegradable packaging capable of detecting fish spoilage.

Helix
Team Members: Farah Khaled, Nardin Ashraf, and Mariam Sobhy
Idea: Transforming waste streams into organic fertilizer.

The achievement highlights the students’ ability to work across disciplines, develop practical solutions, and apply their scientific knowledge to real-world environmental challenges.

This accomplishment reflects the passion, creativity, and potential of MSA Biotechnology students to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for Egypt.

The Faculty of Biotechnology proudly congratulates all participating students on this remarkable achievement and wishes them continued success as they continue to innovate, excel, and create meaningful impact.