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  background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .obj-card:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-4px);\n            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n        }\n\n    .obj-icon {\n        font-size: 2rem;\n        margin-bottom: .75rem;\n    }\n\n    .obj-card h3 {\n        font-size: .98rem;\n        margin-bottom: .5rem;\n    }\n\n    .obj-card p {\n        font-size: .86rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        line-height: 1.65;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 CHIPS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .p-chips {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n        gap: .75rem;\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .p-chip {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        padding: .6rem 1.25rem;\n        font-size: .88rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        color: var(--navy);\n        transition: all var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .p-chip:hover {\n            border-color: var(--green-accent);\n            color: var(--green-accent);\n            transform: translateY(-2px);\n        }\n\n    .p-note {\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\n        font-size: .93rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 CHALLENGES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .ch-list {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .ch-item {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1.5rem;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.5rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .ch-item:hover {\n            transform: translateX(6px);\n            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n            border-left: 4px solid var(--green-accent);\n        }\n\n    .ch-num {\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n        font-size: 2rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--gray-200);\n        line-height: 1;\n        min-width: 3rem;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    .ch-body h4 {\n        margin-bottom: .35rem;\n        font-size: .98rem;\n    }\n\n    .ch-body p {\n        font-size: .86rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 TIMELINE \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .timeline {\n        position: relative;\n        padding-left: 2.5rem;\n    }\n\n        .timeline::before {\n            content: '';\n            position: absolute;\n            left: .75rem;\n            top: 1.5rem;\n            bottom: 1.5rem;\n            width: 2px;\n            background: linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--teal),#0993b6);\n            border-radius: 2px;\n        }\n\n    .tl-item {\n        position: relative;\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 2rem;\n        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n    }\n\n    .tl-marker {\n        position: absolute;\n        left: -2.5rem;\n        top: 0;\n        width: 3rem;\n        height: 3rem;\n        background: var(--white);\n        border: 2px solid var(--green-accent);\n        border-radius: 50%;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n        z-index: 1;\n    }\n\n    .tl-step {\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .73rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--teal-dark);\n    }\n\n    .tl-content {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.5rem;\n        flex: 1;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .tl-content:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-3px);\n            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n        }\n\n        .tl-content h3 {\n            font-size: 1.02rem;\n            margin-bottom: .5rem;\n        }\n\n        .tl-content p {\n            font-size: .88rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n        }\n\n    .tl-meta {\n        margin-top: .75rem;\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .7rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        letter-spacing: .06em;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    .tl-item.hl-step .tl-marker {\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));\n        border-color: transparent;\n    }\n\n    .tl-item.hl-step .tl-step {\n        color: var(--white);\n    }\n\n    .tl-item.hl-step .tl-content {\n        border: 2px solid var(--green-accent);\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0faf2,var(--white));\n    }\n\n    .hl-meta {\n        color: var(--teal-dark) !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 JUDGING CRITERIA \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .cr-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr);\n        gap: 1.25rem;\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\n    }\n\n    .cr-card {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.5rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1.25rem;\n        align-items: center;\n    }\n\n    .cr-bar-wrap {\n        width: 8px;\n        height: 80px;\n        background: var(--gray-100);\n        border-radius: 4px;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: flex-end;\n    }\n\n    .cr-bar {\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 0;\n        background: linear-gradient(to top,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));\n        border-radius: 4px;\n        transition: height 1s ease;\n    }\n\n    .cr-pct {\n        display: block;\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n        font-size: 1.55rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--teal-dark);\n        line-height: 1;\n        margin-bottom: .25rem;\n    }\n\n    .cr-info h4 {\n        font-size: .92rem;\n        margin-bottom: .25rem;\n    }\n\n    .cr-info p {\n        font-size: .8rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        line-height: 1.5;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 PRIZES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .prizes-row {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1.5rem;\n        justify-content: center;\n        align-items: flex-end;\n        margin-bottom: 2rem;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n    .prize-card {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;\n        text-align: center;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        min-width: 175px;\n        transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .prize-card.gold {\n            order: -1;\n            background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fffbeb,#fefce8);\n            border: 2px solid #fbbf24;\n            transform: scale(1.05);\n            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(251,191,36,.2);\n        }\n\n        .prize-card.silver {\n            border-color: #94a3b8;\n        }\n\n        .prize-card.bronze {\n            border-color: #c2855f;\n        }\n\n        .prize-card:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);\n            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);\n        }\n\n        .prize-card.gold:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.07);\n        }\n\n    .prize-crown {\n        font-size: 2rem;\n        margin-bottom: .5rem;\n    }\n\n    .prize-rank {\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n        font-size: 3rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--navy);\n        line-height: 1;\n    }\n\n        .prize-rank sup {\n            font-size: 1.2rem;\n            vertical-align: super;\n        }\n\n    .prize-amount {\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: 1.05rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--green-accent);\n        margin: .5rem 0;\n    }\n\n    .prize-card p {\n        font-size: .8rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    .incentives-card {\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#1a3070);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem;\n        color: var(--white);\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n\n        .incentives-card h3 {\n            color: var(--white);\n            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n        }\n\n    .inc-list {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: .75rem;\n    }\n\n        .inc-list li {\n            font-size: .88rem;\n            color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n        }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 FORMATS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .fmt-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);\n        gap: 1.25rem;\n        margin-bottom: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .fmt-card {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        border-top: 4px solid var(--card-accent,var(--green-accent));\n        transition: transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .fmt-card:hover {\n            transform: translateY(-5px);\n            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);\n        }\n\n    .fmt-icon {\n        font-size: 2rem;\n        margin-bottom: .75rem;\n    }\n\n    .fmt-card h3 {\n        font-size: .96rem;\n        margin-bottom: .6rem;\n    }\n\n    .fmt-card p {\n        font-size: .84rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        line-height: 1.65;\n    }\n\n    .cf-callout {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1.5rem;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-pale),#e6f6fb);\n        border: 2px dashed var(--teal);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem;\n    }\n\n    .cf-icon {\n        font-size: 2.5rem;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    .cf-body h3 {\n        margin-bottom: .5rem;\n    }\n\n    .cf-body p {\n        font-size: .9rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 ACCORDION \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .acc-wrap {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: .75rem;\n    }\n\n    .acc-item {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        overflow: hidden;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n\n    .acc-hdr {\n        width: 100%;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;\n        background: none;\n        border: none;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .9rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        color: var(--navy);\n        text-align: left;\n        transition: all var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .acc-hdr:hover {\n            background: var(--gray-50);\n        }\n\n        .acc-hdr.open {\n            background: var(--teal-pale);\n            color: var(--teal-dark);\n        }\n\n    .acc-icon {\n        font-size: 1.3rem;\n        font-weight: 300;\n        transition: transform var(--ease);\n        color: var(--green-accent);\n    }\n\n    .acc-hdr.open .acc-icon {\n        transform: rotate(45deg);\n    }\n\n    .acc-body {\n        max-height: 0;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        transition: max-height .4s ease;\n        text-align: left;\n    }\n\n        .acc-body.open {\n            max-height: 400px;\n        }\n\n        .acc-body ul {\n            list-style: disc;\n            padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 3rem;\n            display: flex;\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: .4rem;\n            text-align: left;\n        }\n\n        .acc-body li {\n            font-size: .88rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            text-align: left;\n        }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 REGISTRATION \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .reg-info {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);\n        gap: 1.25rem;\n        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n    }\n\n    .ri-card {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 1.5rem;\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1rem;\n        align-items: center;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n    }\n\n    .ri-icon {\n        font-size: 2rem;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    .ri-card h4 {\n        font-size: .82rem;\n        margin-bottom: .2rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n\n    .ri-card p {\n        font-size: .93rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--navy);\n    }\n\n    .tally-wrap {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        margin-bottom: 3rem;\n    }\n\n        .tally-wrap iframe {\n            width: 100%;\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            min-height: 600px;\n            border: none;\n        }\n\n    .reg-steps {\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),#1a3070);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2.5rem;\n        color: var(--white);\n    }\n\n        .reg-steps h3 {\n            color: var(--white);\n            margin-bottom: 2rem;\n        }\n\n    .steps-row {\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n        gap: 1rem;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n    .step {\n        flex: 1;\n        min-width: 160px;\n        text-align: center;\n    }\n\n    .step-num {\n        width: 48px;\n        height: 48px;\n        background: var(--green-accent);\n        border-radius: 50%;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n        font-size: 1.35rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--white);\n        margin: 0 auto 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .step p {\n        font-size: .86rem;\n        color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n        line-height: 1.6;\n    }\n\n    .step-arr {\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\n        color: var(--green-accent);\n        margin-top: 1.5rem;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 SPONSORS \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .sp-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: 1.25rem;\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\n    }\n\n        .sp-grid .sp-slot:first-child {\n            grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\n        }\n\n    .sp-slot {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem;\n        text-align: center;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 2px dashed var(--gray-200);\n        transition: all var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .sp-slot:hover {\n            border-color: var(--green-accent);\n        }\n\n    .sp-tier {\n        display: block;\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .68rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        letter-spacing: .1em;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        margin-bottom: 1rem;\n    }\n\n    .sp-logo {\n        height: 80px;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n        font-size: .82rem;\n        color: var(--gray-400);\n        border: 1px dashed var(--gray-200);\n        border-radius: 8px;\n    }\n\n    .title-sp {\n        border-color: #fbbf24;\n        background: #fffbeb;\n    }\n\n    .gold-sp {\n        border-color: #d4a017;\n    }\n\n    .why-sp {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2.5rem;\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        margin-bottom: 2rem;\n    }\n\n        .why-sp h3 {\n            margin-bottom: 1.75rem;\n        }\n\n    .why-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n        gap: 1.5rem;\n    }\n\n    .why-item {\n        display: flex;\n        gap: 1rem;\n        align-items: flex-start;\n    }\n\n    .wi-icon {\n        font-size: 1.5rem;\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    .why-item h4 {\n        font-size: .93rem;\n        margin-bottom: .25rem;\n    }\n\n    .why-item p {\n        font-size: .83rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    .sp-cta {\n        text-align: center;\n        padding: 2rem 0;\n        margin-bottom: 2rem;\n    }\n\n        .sp-cta p {\n            font-size: 1.02rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n            margin-bottom: 1rem;\n        }\n\n    .collab-tags {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n        gap: .75rem;\n    }\n\n    .collab-tag {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        border-radius: 50px;\n        padding: .4rem 1rem;\n        font-size: .8rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .faq-list {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: .75rem;\n        margin-bottom: 4rem;\n    }\n\n    .faq-item {\n        background: var(--white);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);\n        border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);\n        overflow: hidden;\n    }\n\n    .faq-q {\n        width: 100%;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;\n        background: none;\n        border: none;\n        cursor: pointer;\n        font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .96rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        color: var(--navy);\n        text-align: left;\n        gap: 1rem;\n        transition: all var(--ease);\n    }\n\n        .faq-q:hover {\n            background: var(--gray-50);\n        }\n\n        .faq-q.open {\n            background: var(--teal-pale);\n            color: var(--teal-dark);\n        }\n\n    .faq-icon {\n        font-size: 1.3rem;\n        font-weight: 300;\n        color: var(--green-accent);\n        flex-shrink: 0;\n        transition: transform var(--ease);\n    }\n\n    .faq-q.open .faq-icon {\n        transform: rotate(45deg);\n    }\n\n    .faq-a {\n        max-height: 0;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        transition: max-height .4s ease;\n    }\n\n        .faq-a.open {\n            max-height: 500px;\n        }\n\n        .faq-a p, .faq-a ul {\n            padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;\n            font-size: .88rem;\n            color: var(--text-muted);\n            line-height: 1.75;\n        }\n\n        .faq-a a {\n            color: var(--teal-dark);\n            text-decoration: underline;\n        }\n\n        .faq-a ul {\n            list-style: disc;\n            padding-left: 3rem;\n        }\n\n        .faq-a li {\n            margin-bottom: .3rem;\n        }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 CONTACT STRIP \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .contact-strip {\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal-dark),var(--teal));\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 2rem 2.5rem;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        gap: 2rem;\n        flex-wrap: wrap;\n    }\n\n        .contact-strip h3 {\n            color: var(--white);\n        }\n\n        .contact-strip p {\n            color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n            font-size: .9rem;\n        }\n\n        .contact-strip .btn-primary {\n            background: var(--white);\n            color: var(--green-accent);\n        }\n\n            .contact-strip .btn-primary:hover {\n                background: var(--off-white);\n                transform: translateY(-2px);\n            }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 HERO BACKGROUND PATTERN \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .hero-bg-pattern {\n        position: absolute;\n        inset: 0;\n        overflow: hidden;\n        pointer-events: none;\n        z-index: 0;\n    }\n\n        .hero-bg-pattern svg {\n            width: 100%;\n            height: 100%;\n            opacity: 0.045;\n        }\n\n    .hero-block > *:not(.hero-bg-pattern) {\n        position: relative;\n        z-index: 1;\n    }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 IFRAME LOADING STATE \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .tally-wrap {\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .tally-loader {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        align-items: center;\n        justify-content: center;\n        gap: 1rem;\n        padding: 3rem;\n        color: var(--text-muted);\n        font-family: 'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;\n        font-size: .82rem;\n        letter-spacing: .06em;\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n    }\n\n    .tally-spinner {\n        width: 36px;\n        height: 36px;\n        border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);\n        border-top-color: var(--green-accent);\n        border-radius: 50%;\n        animation: spin .8s linear infinite;\n    }\n\n    @keyframes spin {\n        to {\n            transform: rotate(360deg);\n        }\n    }\n\n    .tally-wrap iframe {\n        transition: opacity .4s ease;\n    }\n\n        .tally-wrap iframe.loaded {\n            opacity: 1 !important;\n        }\n\n    \/* \u2500\u2500 SPONSORS COMING SOON \u2500\u2500 *\/\n    .sp-coming-soon {\n        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0faf2, var(--white));\n        border: 2px dashed var(--green-accent);\n        border-radius: var(--card-r);\n        padding: 3rem 2rem;\n        text-align: center;\n        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class=\"hero-genome\">Genome <\/span><span class=\"hero-biothon\">Biothon<\/span> <span class=\"hero-year\">2026<\/span><\/h1>\n                <p class=\"hero-tagline\">Turning Ideas into Bio-Innovations<\/p>\n                <p class=\"hero-desc\">Genome Biothon 2026 is a 36-hour intensive Hackathon that brings together students, researchers, and innovators under the theme <i><b>&#8220;Biotechnology Innovation for Safe, Nutritious, and Sustainable Food Systems in Nepal.&#8221;<\/b> <\/i>The event serves as a dynamic platform to address real-world challenges in Nepal&#8217;s health, agriculture, environment, food, and research sectors. It fosters collaboration among creative minds, encouraging participants to develop practical, tech-driven, and sustainable solutions that respond to pressing biological and food system issues.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"stats-row\">\n                <div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-num\">36<\/span><span class=\"stat-label\">Hours Non-Stop<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-num\">3\u20134<\/span><span class=\"stat-label\">Members per Team<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-num\">2 Lakh<sup style=\"font-size:1.1rem\">++<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"stat-label\">Worth Prize, Gifts &#038; Incentives <\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-num\">7<\/span><span class=\"stat-label\">Sustainable Development Goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"two-col\">\n                <div class=\"info-card\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\">\n                    <div class=\"card-badge\">About the Organizer<\/div>\n                    <h2>Biotechnology Society of Nepal<\/h2>\n                    <p>Established in 2007, BSN is a non-political, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing biotechnology in Nepal through scientific research, policy advocacy, academic-industry collaboration, capacity building, and international networking.<\/p>\n                    <p>Since 2016, BSN has partnered with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), various universities, and international bodies including UNDP, WHO, USAID, UKAID, and The Asia Foundation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"info-card theme-card\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\">\n                    <div class=\"card-badge theme-badge\">Central Theme<\/div>\n                    <h2 style=\"font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.5vw,1.6rem); margin-bottom:1rem;\">\n                        Biotechnology Innovation for Safe, Nutritious, and Sustainable Food Systems in Nepal\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;\">Nepal faces major food system challenges, including food safety issues, malnutrition, post-harvest losses, climate change impacts, and crop diseases. Despite rich biodiversity and diverse agro-ecological resources, access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food remains difficult. Contamination and inadequate storage further affect food quality, public health, and agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n                    <p>This theme encourages <strong>practical, low-cost, and scalable solutions<\/strong> to improve food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. Innovations may include microbial and molecular technologies, biofortification, and functional foods, as well as technology-driven approaches such as digital tools, smart processing systems, supply chain optimization, and food safety diagnostics.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">What We Aim to Achieve<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Objectives &amp; Outcomes<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"obj-grid\">\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M176 232H80\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M128 32a80 80 0 0 0-80 80c0 32 17 60 44 75v25h72v-25c27-15 44-43 44-75a80 80 0 0 0-80-80z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"88\" y1=\"192\" x2=\"168\" y2=\"192\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Foster Innovation<\/h3><p>Create new biotech ideas improving food safety, nutrition, and sustainable production using biotechnology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"128\" r=\"96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"128\" r=\"56\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"128\" r=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Real-World Challenges<\/h3><p>Develop practical solutions to local food problems: contamination, malnutrition, crop diseases, post-harvest loss, and climate impacts on agriculture.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"88\" cy=\"100\" r=\"48\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M16 216c12-44 40-72 72-72s60 28 72 72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M152 54a48 48 0 1 1 0 92\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M176 144c32 12 52 40 64 72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Interdisciplinary Collaboration<\/h3><p>Unite participants from biotechnology, agriculture, food science, data science, engineering, and policy backgrounds to design innovative solutions.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 120l96-64 96 64-96 64-96-64z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M80 148v52c0 12 20 24 48 24s48-12 48-24v-52\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"224\" y1=\"120\" x2=\"224\" y2=\"176\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Enhance Skills<\/h3><p>Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, prototype design, data analysis, and biotech innovation to turn scientific knowledge into real solutions.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M128 32L48 160h56v64h48v-64h56L128 32z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Sustainable Solutions<\/h3><p>Design simple, affordable, and scalable biotechnology solutions implementable in farms, food industries, and communities across Nepal.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"obj-card\"><div class=\"obj-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"128\" r=\"96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M32 128h192\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M128 32c-32 24-48 56-48 96s16 72 48 96c32-24 48-56 48-96s-16-72-48-96z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>SDG Alignment<\/h3><p>Directly support SDGs 2, 3, 9, 11, 12, 13 &amp; 17, from Zero Hunger to Climate Action and Partnerships for the Goals.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Eligibility<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Who Can Participate<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"p-chips\">\n                <div class=\"p-chip\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 120l96-64 96 64-96 64-96-64z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M80 148v52c0 12 20 24 48 24s48-12 48-24v-52\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"224\" y1=\"120\" x2=\"224\" y2=\"176\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Undergraduate &amp; Graduate Students<\/div>\n                <div class=\"p-chip\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M96 32v72L40 200a16 16 0 0 0 14 24h148a16 16 0 0 0 14-24l-56-96V32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"80\" y1=\"32\" x2=\"176\" y2=\"32\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"64\" y1=\"168\" x2=\"192\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Early-Career Researchers<\/div>\n                <div class=\"p-chip\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M176 232H80\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M128 32a80 80 0 0 0-80 80c0 32 17 60 44 75v25h72v-25c27-15 44-43 44-75a80 80 0 0 0-80-80z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"88\" y1=\"192\" x2=\"168\" y2=\"192\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Young Innovators &amp; Entrepreneurs<\/div>\n                <div class=\"p-chip\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"88\" cy=\"100\" r=\"48\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M16 216c12-44 40-72 72-72s60 28 72 72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M152 54a48 48 0 1 1 0 92\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M176 144c32 12 52 40 64 72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Interdisciplinary Teams<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"p-note\">Teams of <strong>3\u20134 members<\/strong>. Participants can be from <strong>any background or field of study<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Problem Statements<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Critical Challenge Areas<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ch-list\">\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">01<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Rapid Diagnostics for Food Safety<\/h4><p>Develop rapid biotechnology-based tools to quickly detect harmful contaminants in common foods like milk, spices, and honey in Nepal.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">02<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Biofortification of Traditional Crops<\/h4><p>Enhance the nutritional value of crops such as buckwheat, millets, and medicinal aromatic plants using biotechnology and biofortification.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">03<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Functional Foods &amp; Nutraceuticals<\/h4><p>Design functional foods or nutraceutical products that improve nutrition and health for school children, pregnant women, and vulnerable communities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">04<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Climate-Resilient High-Yield Agriculture<\/h4><p>Develop biotechnology solutions for climate-resilient, disease-resistant, and high-yield crops suitable for Nepal&#8217;s diverse agro-ecological zones.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">05<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Biological Preservation &amp; Post-Harvest Technology<\/h4><p>Develop biological preservation and microbial technologies to extend shelf life and reduce post-harvest losses of perishable products.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"ch-item\"><span class=\"ch-num\">06<\/span><div class=\"ch-body\"><h4>Sustainable Eco-Friendly Bio-Inputs<\/h4><p>Promote sustainable biotechnology-based agricultural inputs that increase food production while protecting the environment and biodiversity.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 MODALITY \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n    <section class=\"page-section\" id=\"modality\">\n        <div class=\"section-inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">How It Works<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Event Flow <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n                <p class=\"section-sub\">The Genome Biothon follows a structured multi-stage process designed to identify and accelerate the best innovations from Nepal&#8217;s brightest minds.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"timeline\">\n                <div class=\"tl-item\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">01<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Application &amp; Screening<\/h3><p>Teams apply through the online registration form providing team details, background, and areas of interest. Applications close <strong>16th April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta\">Online \u00b7 Open Now<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"tl-item\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">02<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Online Round<\/h3><p>Shortlisted teams attend a virtual interaction round where they briefly present their interests or preliminary ideas to the selection panel.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta\">Virtual \u00b7 Early April 2026<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"tl-item\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">03<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Final Selection<\/h3><p>Teams selected based on form review and online interaction. Selected participants receive confirmation and official Genome Biothon guidelines.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta\">Mid April 2026<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"tl-item hl-step\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">04<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Physical Genome Biothon<\/h3><p>The core event: a 36-hour day-and-night residential hackathon. All projects must be started and completed during this stage to ensure fairness and real-time innovation.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta hl-meta\">25\u201327 April 2026 \u00b7 Kathmandu, Nepal<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"tl-item\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">05<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Final Presentation<\/h3><p>Teams present completed projects to the judging panel through a pitch and live demonstration, followed by Q&amp;A at the event stage or stall.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta\">25 April 2026<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"tl-item\">\n                    <div class=\"tl-marker\"><span class=\"tl-step\">06<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"tl-content\"><h3>Evaluation &amp; Closing<\/h3><p>Judges evaluate submissions based on predefined criteria. Winners are announced and the event concludes with a closing ceremony celebrating all participants.<\/p><div class=\"tl-meta\">25 April 2026 \u00b7 Closing Ceremony<\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Judging Criteria -->\n            <div class=\"stb\" style=\"margin-top:5rem\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Evaluation<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Judging Criteria<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cr-grid\">\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"25\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">25%<\/span><h4>Creativity &amp; Innovation<\/h4><p>Measures originality and novelty of the proposed idea.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"25\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">25%<\/span><h4>Functionality<\/h4><p>Evaluates how well the solution performs its intended purpose.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"15\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">15%<\/span><h4>Interdisciplinary Collaboration<\/h4><p>Reflects teamwork across multiple fields and expertise.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"10\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">10%<\/span><h4>Potential Impact<\/h4><p>Assesses the significance and reach of the solution.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"10\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">10%<\/span><h4>Technical Implementation<\/h4><p>Looks at effectiveness and robustness of technical execution.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"10\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">10%<\/span><h4>Usability &amp; Need<\/h4><p>Considers user-friendliness and relevance to real needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cr-card\" data-pct=\"5\"><div class=\"cr-bar-wrap\"><div class=\"cr-bar\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cr-info\"><span class=\"cr-pct\">5%<\/span><h4>Presentation &amp; Communication<\/h4><p>Judges clarity, organization, and persuasive delivery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Prizes -->\n            <div class=\"stb\" style=\"margin-top:5rem\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Rewards<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Prizes &amp; Incentives<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"prizes-row\">\n                <div class=\"prize-card silver\"><div class=\"prize-crown\" style=\"visibility:hidden;font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\">x<\/div><div class=\"prize-rank\">2<sup>nd<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"prize-amount\">NRs 60,000++<\/div><p>Worth Prize(Cash &#038; Gifts), Certificate of Achievement &amp; Medal<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"prize-card gold\"><div class=\"prize-crown\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M64 32h128v80a64 64 0 0 1-128 0V32z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M64 64H32a32 32 0 0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M192 64h32a32 32 0 0 1-32 32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"176\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"88\" y1=\"216\" x2=\"168\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"prize-rank\">1<sup>st<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"prize-amount\">NRs 75,000++<\/div><p>Worth Prize(Cash &#038; Gifts) ,Certificate of Excellence, Medal &amp; Mentorship Opportunities<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"prize-card bronze\"><div class=\"prize-crown\" style=\"visibility:hidden;font-size:2rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;\">x<\/div><div class=\"prize-rank\">3<sup>rd<\/sup><\/div><div class=\"prize-amount\">NRs 50,000++<\/div><p>Worth Prize(Cash &#038; Gifts) &#038; Certificate of Participation<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"incentives-card\">\n                <h3>Participation Incentives for All Teams<\/h3>\n                <ul class=\"inc-list\">\n                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"104\" r=\"72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M86 164l-22 60 64-32 64 32-22-60\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Certificate for all participating candidates<\/li>\n                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"64\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"48\" cy=\"192\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"208\" cy=\"192\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M128 92v36l-52 36M128 92v36l52 36\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Networking with judges, mentors &amp; biotech leaders<\/li>\n                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 136l32-32h48l32 32h48l32-32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M80 104l-48 48 48 48 48-48\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M176 104l48 48-48 48-48-48\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg> Potential collaboration opportunities<\/li>\n                    <li><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M64 152l-32 56 56-32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M96 160l-8 40 40-8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M152 48c24-16 72-16 56 72-16 32-40 64-80 80-40-16-64-48-80-80C32 32 80 32 104 48\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><circle cx=\"156\" cy=\"100\" r=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" \/><\/svg> Exposure to startup ecosystems &amp; funding pathways<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Event Guidelines -->\n            <div class=\"stb\" style=\"text-align:left; margin-top:3rem;\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Rules &amp; Guidelines<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Event Guidelines<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"acc-wrap\" style=\"text-align:left;\">\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"88,136 112,160 168,104\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><rect x=\"40\" y=\"40\" width=\"176\" height=\"176\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><\/svg><span>1. Eligibility &amp; Team Rules<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Participants must register in teams within the permitted team size.<\/li><li>Each participant may join only one team.<\/li><li>Only registered participants are allowed to take part in Genome Biothon activities.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M96 32v72L40 200a16 16 0 0 0 14 24h148a16 16 0 0 0 14-24l-56-96V32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"80\" y1=\"32\" x2=\"176\" y2=\"32\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"64\" y1=\"168\" x2=\"192\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>2. Project Development Rules<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>All projects must be started and completed during the official Genome Biothon period.<\/li><li>Pre-built or previously completed projects are not allowed.<\/li><li>Prior learning, literature review, and skill preparation are permitted.<\/li><li>All datasets, tools, and references must be properly cited.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"48\" y=\"48\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><rect x=\"88\" y=\"88\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" rx=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" \/><line x1=\"96\" y1=\"48\" x2=\"96\" y2=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"48\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"160\" y1=\"48\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"96\" y1=\"208\" x2=\"96\" y2=\"232\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"208\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"232\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"160\" y1=\"208\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"232\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"48\" y1=\"96\" x2=\"24\" y2=\"96\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"48\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"24\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"48\" y1=\"160\" x2=\"24\" y2=\"160\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"208\" y1=\"96\" x2=\"232\" y2=\"96\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"208\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"232\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"208\" y1=\"160\" x2=\"232\" y2=\"160\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>3. Technology, Materials &amp; Equipment<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Participants must bring all necessary devices and materials (laptops, hardware, notebooks, design tools, etc.).<\/li><li>Organizers are not responsible for providing specialized project equipment.<\/li><li>Only safe, non-hazardous materials are allowed.<\/li><li>No real wet-lab experimentation with biological agents is permitted on-site unless explicitly approved.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 224h192M48 224V120m32-16V224m32-120V224m32-120V224m32-120V224m32 0V120\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M24 120h208L128 32 24 120z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>4. Scientific Integrity &amp; Bioethics<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Scientific honesty must be maintained at all times.<\/li><li>Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism is strictly prohibited.<\/li><li>All proposals must respect biosafety and bioethics principles.<\/li><li>Human or animal-related work must remain conceptual unless prior approvals exist.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M128 24a72 72 0 0 0-40 132v28a8 8 0 0 0 8 8h64a8 8 0 0 0 8-8v-28A72 72 0 0 0 128 24z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"96\" y1=\"216\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"104\" y1=\"240\" x2=\"152\" y2=\"240\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>5. Intellectual Property (IP) Policy<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Submissions must come from the participants and show their creativity and effort.<\/li><li>Work must not violate the copyrights, patents, trademarks, or privacy of any third party.<\/li><li>Outside support for design,development or execution is not allowed.<\/li><li>Teams confirm their submission is free from disputes; organizers are not liable.<\/li><li>Participants retain full ownership of their work and grant the organizers a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, and share the submission.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M128 24L40 56v72c0 56 40 100 88 112 48-12 88-56 88-112V56z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><polyline points=\"88,128 112,152 168,100\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>6. Code of Conduct<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Respectful and professional behavior is expected at all times.<\/li><li>Harassment, discrimination, or misconduct will result in disqualification.<\/li><li>Collaboration is encouraged but copying others&#8217; work is not allowed.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M128 24a72 72 0 0 0-72 72c0 56 72 136 72 136s72-80 72-136a72 72 0 0 0-72-72z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"96\" r=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><\/svg><span>7. Venue &amp; Movement Rules<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Participants must remain within permitted Genome Biothon areas at all times.<\/li><li>Leaving the designated venue without authorization is prohibited.<\/li><li>For overnight formats, participants are expected to stay for the full duration.<\/li><li>Participants must follow all venue safety rules.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M72 56h112l-16 128H88L72 56z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M184 88h24a24 24 0 0 1 0 48h-24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M56 208h144\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M96 32c0-8 8-16 8-24M128 32c0-8 8-16 8-24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>8. Food &amp; Hygiene Responsibility<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>Food wastage should be avoided.<\/li><li>Dietary restrictions or allergies should be informed in advance.<\/li><li>Workspaces must be kept clean and organized.<\/li><li>Trash must be disposed of in designated bins.<\/li><li>Participants must respect shared facilities and others&#8217; comfort.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M96 40H72a16 16 0 0 0-16 16v152a16 16 0 0 0 16 16h112a16 16 0 0 0 16-16V56a16 16 0 0 0-16-16h-24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><rect x=\"96\" y=\"24\" width=\"64\" height=\"32\" rx=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><line x1=\"96\" y1=\"136\" x2=\"96\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"112\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"160\" y1=\"152\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><span>9. Submission &amp; Evaluation<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>All deliverables must be submitted before the deadline.<\/li><li>Submissions must follow the required format.<\/li><li>Judges&#8217; decisions are final and binding.<\/li><li>The Organizing Committee holds full authority to enforce all rules.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"acc-item\">\n                    <button class=\"acc-hdr\"><svg style=\"margin-right:.5rem;font-size:1rem;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 224h192\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M96 96l64 64\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><rect x=\"88\" y=\"40\" width=\"64\" height=\"32\" rx=\"4\" transform=\"rotate(45 120 56)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><rect x=\"120\" y=\"112\" width=\"64\" height=\"32\" rx=\"4\" transform=\"rotate(45 152 128)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><\/svg><span>10. Organizing Team Authority<\/span><span class=\"acc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"64,96 128,160 192,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"acc-body\"><ul><li>The organizing team has full authority to interpret and enforce the rules of the competition.<\/li><li>They may disqualify any team or participant found violating the guidelines.<\/li><li>The organizers reserve the right to modify schedules, rules, or formats if necessary.<\/li><li>All decisions made by the organizing team are final and binding.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 ACCEPTED SUBMISSION FORMATS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n    <section class=\"page-section\" id=\"formats\">\n        <div class=\"section-inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">What to Submit<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Accepted Submission Formats<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n                <p class=\"section-sub\">Participants may submit across multiple formats. Cross-category entries are actively encouraged and reflect holistic, real-world applicability.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fmt-grid\">\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#2CC4C4\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#2CC4C4\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"80,80 32,128 80,176\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><polyline points=\"176,80 224,128 176,176\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"160\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"96\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Code-Based Projects \/ Software Solution<\/h3><p>Digital or computational projects leveraging programming, AI, or data analytics to address biotech problems. Teams may submit software tools, computational pipelines, predictive models, simulations, dashboards, or analytical platforms.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#0993b6\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#0993b6\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M40 208V48a16 16 0 0 1 16-16h136a16 16 0 0 1 16 16v144H72a24 24 0 0 0-24 24 24 24 0 0 0 24 24h136V32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"72\" y1=\"208\" x2=\"208\" y2=\"208\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Research Proposal \/ Scientific Report<\/h3><p>Structured, hypothesis-driven research based on existing literature. Clearly state the research question, summarize key background, outline methods, and note expected results and impact.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#818cf8\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#818cf8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"24,128 72,128 96,64 136,192 160,96 184,128 232,128\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"18\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Conceptual, Algorithmic &amp; Computational Innovations<\/h3><p>Theory-driven or computational work with solid scientific foundations, including new algorithms, models, simulations, or integrative frameworks for challenges in the theme.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#fb923c\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#fb923c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M96 32v72L40 200a16 16 0 0 0 14 24h148a16 16 0 0 0 14-24l-56-96V32\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"80\" y1=\"32\" x2=\"176\" y2=\"32\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"64\" y1=\"168\" x2=\"192\" y2=\"168\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Experimental \/ Laboratory Frameworks<\/h3><p>Designs for wet-lab or field-based experiments demonstrating scientific feasibility. Include detailed experimental protocols, methodological frameworks, and expected outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#f472b6\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#f472b6\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 88l96-56 96 56v80l-96 56-96-56V88z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M128 32v200\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M32 88l96 56 96-56\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Prototype \/ Product Development<\/h3><p>Tangible or near-market solutions demonstrating practical application. Showcase applied innovation, real-world feasibility, and potential translational or commercial impact.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"fmt-card\" style=\"--card-accent:#0993b6\"><div class=\"fmt-icon\"><svg style=\"color:#0993b6\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M32 224h192M48 224V120m32-16V224m32-120V224m32-120V224m32-120V224m32 0V120\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M24 120h208L128 32 24 120z\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><h3>Policy, Ethics &amp; Implementation Frameworks<\/h3><p>Solutions addressing regulatory, ethical, governance, or societal aspects. Present structured frameworks, policy proposals, ethical analyses, or implementation strategies.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"cf-callout\">\n                <div class=\"cf-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"96\" cy=\"128\" r=\"72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"160\" cy=\"128\" r=\"72\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\n                <div class=\"cf-body\">\n                    <h3>Integrated \/ Cross-Format Submissions<\/h3>\n                    <p>Participants are encouraged to combine two or more formats, such as a computational model paired with a lab experiment, or a prototype combined with a policy framework. Integrated submissions reflect holistic, real-world applicability and interdisciplinary approaches to solving biotechnology challenges.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 REGISTER \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n    <section class=\"page-section\" id=\"register\">\n        <div class=\"section-inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"eyebrow\">Join the Hackathon<\/div>\n            <h2 class=\"sh\">Register for Genome Biothon<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"reg-info\">\n            <div class=\"ri-card\"><div class=\"ri-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"32\" y=\"48\" width=\"192\" height=\"176\" rx=\"12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><line x1=\"32\" y1=\"104\" x2=\"224\" y2=\"104\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><line x1=\"80\" y1=\"24\" x2=\"80\" y2=\"64\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"176\" y1=\"24\" x2=\"176\" y2=\"64\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><circle cx=\"160\" cy=\"152\" r=\"12\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div><h4>Application Deadline<\/h4><p>16th April 2026<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"ri-card\"><div class=\"ri-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"88\" cy=\"96\" r=\"48\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M16 208c8-44 40-72 72-72s64 28 72 72H16z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><circle cx=\"176\" cy=\"96\" r=\"36\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M176 144c28 4 52 28 64 64h-64\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div><h4>Team Size<\/h4><p>3\u20134 members per team<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <div class=\"ri-card\"><div class=\"ri-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"24\" y=\"64\" width=\"208\" height=\"128\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><line x1=\"24\" y1=\"112\" x2=\"232\" y2=\"112\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"14\" \/><rect x=\"48\" y=\"136\" width=\"40\" height=\"24\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><line x1=\"136\" y1=\"152\" x2=\"184\" y2=\"152\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div><h4>Registration Fee<\/h4><p>NRs 2,500 (after selection only)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tally-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"tally-loader\" id=\"tallyLoader\">\n                <div class=\"tally-spinner\"><\/div>\n                <span>Loading registration form\u2026<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <iframe data-tally-src=\"https:\/\/tally.so\/embed\/obBR5b?alignLeft=1&#038;hideTitle=1&#038;transparentBackground=1&#038;dynamicHeight=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" title=\"Genome Biothon 2026 Registration\" style=\"opacity:0;\" onload=\"this.style.opacity='1'; document.getElementById('tallyLoader').style.display='none';\"><\/iframe>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"reg-steps\">\n            <h3>Registration Process<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"steps-row\">\n                <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div><p>Complete the online form with team member details and your brief project idea.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"step-arr\">\u2192<\/div>\n                <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div><p>Applications reviewed by the organizing committee. Shortlisted teams invited to the online round.<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"step-arr\">\u2192<\/div>\n                <div class=\"step\"><div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div><p>Selected teams pay the NRs 2,500 registration fee and receive confirmation with event guidelines.<\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 SPONSORS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n    <section class=\"page-section\" id=\"sponsors\">\n        <div class=\"section-inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Partners &amp; Supporters<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Sponsors<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n                <p class=\"section-sub\">Genome Biothon 2026 is made possible with the support of our partners. We are actively seeking organizations aligned with our mission to advance biotechnology innovation in Nepal.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"sp-coming-soon\">\n                <div class=\"cs-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"48\" y=\"32\" width=\"160\" height=\"192\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><line x1=\"48\" y1=\"224\" x2=\"208\" y2=\"224\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><rect x=\"88\" y=\"72\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" \/><rect x=\"136\" y=\"72\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" \/><rect x=\"88\" y=\"136\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" \/><rect x=\"136\" y=\"136\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" \/><rect x=\"104\" y=\"184\" width=\"48\" height=\"40\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"12\" \/><\/svg><\/div>\n                <h3>Sponsors to Be Announced<\/h3>\n                <p>We are actively partnering with organizations aligned with our mission. Sponsor announcements will be made in the lead-up to the event. Check back soon!<\/p>\n                <a href=\"mailto:bioson01@gmail.com?subject=Sponsorship%20Inquiry%20-%20Genome%20Biothon%202026\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Become a Sponsor<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <!-- Sponsor tier placeholders (shown as aspirational) -->\n            <div class=\"sp-grid\" style=\"opacity:.45; pointer-events:none;\">\n                <div class=\"sp-slot title-sp\"><span class=\"sp-tier\">Title Sponsor<\/span><div class=\"sp-logo\">Announcing Soon<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"sp-slot gold-sp\"><span class=\"sp-tier\">Gold Sponsor<\/span><div class=\"sp-logo\">Announcing Soon<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"sp-slot gold-sp\"><span class=\"sp-tier\">Gold Sponsor<\/span><div class=\"sp-logo\">Announcing Soon<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"sp-slot\"><span class=\"sp-tier\">Silver Partner<\/span><div class=\"sp-logo\">Announcing Soon<\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"sp-slot\"><span 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Visibility<\/h4><p>Feature prominently on all event materials, social media, website, and press releases reaching thousands.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"why-item\"><div class=\"wi-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"32,200 88,136 128,160 184,88 232,56\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"18\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><polyline points=\"192,56 232,56 232,96\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"18\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div><h4>Impact Investment<\/h4><p>Directly contribute to building Nepal&#8217;s biotechnology ecosystem and future scientific workforce.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"why-item\"><div class=\"wi-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"128\" cy=\"64\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"48\" cy=\"192\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><circle cx=\"208\" cy=\"192\" r=\"28\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" \/><path d=\"M128 92v36l-52 36M128 92v36l52 36\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div><h4>Partnership Network<\/h4><p>Build lasting relationships with BSN, participating universities, and the broader biotech community in Nepal.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"sp-cta\">\n                <p>Interested in partnering with Genome Biothon 2026?<\/p>\n                <a href=\"mailto:bioson01@gmail.com?subject=Sponsorship%20Inquiry%20-%20Genome%20Biothon%202026\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Become a Sponsor<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 -->\n    <section class=\"page-section\" id=\"faq\">\n        <div class=\"section-inner\">\n\n            <div class=\"stb\">\n                <div class=\"eyebrow\">Questions? We&#8217;ve got answers.<\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"sh\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"hl\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"faq-list\">\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">Who is eligible to participate in Genome Biothon 2026?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Genome Biothon 2026 is open to undergraduate and graduate students, early-career researchers, and young innovators and entrepreneurs. Interdisciplinary teams are highly encouraged. Participants can be from any background or field of study. There is no restriction on academic discipline.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">How large can my team be?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members. Each participant may join only one team. <b>Interdisciplinary teams are highly encouraged.<\/b> You can have members from biotechnology, business, computer science, agriculture or other fields.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">Do I need to pay a registration fee to apply?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. There is no fee to submit an application. The registration fee of <strong>NRs 2,500 per team<\/strong> is only required after your team is shortlisted and selected for the Physical Genome Biothon stage. Payment instructions will be shared with selected teams.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">What is the application deadline?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n                        <p>All teams must submit their registration form before <strong>16th April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n                        <p style=\"margin-top:.75rem;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tally.so\/r\/obBR5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"font-size:.78rem; padding:.65rem 1.5rem;\">Open Registration Form \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">Can I start working on my project before the event?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>No. All projects must be started and completed during the official 36-hour Genome Biothon period. Pre-built or previously completed projects are not allowed. However, prior learning, literature review, and skill preparation are fully permitted.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">What types of projects can we submit?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>Teams can submit across six formats: Code-Based Software Solutions, Research Proposals\/Scientific Reports, Conceptual\/Algorithmic Innovations, Experimental\/Laboratory Frameworks, Prototype\/Product Development, and Policy\/Ethics\/Implementation Frameworks. Cross-format entries combining two or more of these are encouraged.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">Will food and accommodation be provided during the event?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\"><p>As a residential hackathon, accommodation and meals will be arranged for selected participants. Please inform the organizers of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance. Participants are expected to stay for the full 36-hour duration at the designated venue.<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                    <button class=\"faq-q\">Who do I contact for more information?<span class=\"faq-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 256\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><line x1=\"40\" y1=\"128\" x2=\"216\" y2=\"128\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><line x1=\"128\" y1=\"40\" x2=\"128\" y2=\"216\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"20\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n                    <div class=\"faq-a\">\n                        <p>For queries, reach out to the event team:<\/p>\n                        <ul>\n                            <li><strong>Samana Khadka (Event Lead):<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:khadkasamana07@gmail.com\">khadkasamana07@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n                            <li><strong>Prarabda Singh Mahat (Event Management):<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:Prarabda.mahat@gmail.com\">Prarabda.mahat@gmail.com<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; 9813502496<\/li>\n                            <li><strong>Nabin Munankarmi (BSN President):<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:nabin2045@gmail.com\">nabin2045@gmail.com<\/a> &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; 9841585197<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"contact-strip\">\n                <div>\n                    <h3>Still have questions?<\/h3><p>Reach out to our team. 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