BioBridge
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Peter Wanuthi Kiiru
Bachelor
Technical University of Kenya
Pooja Logasundaram
Master
Avinashilingam university
JOY MARGARET BAGONZA
Bachelor
EQUATOR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
gertrude grace mukyala
Bachelor
BUGEMA UNIVERSITY
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About the team
Our team combines diverse expertise in human physiology, food science, nutrition, and biotechnology, enabling us to tackle complex challenges holistically. We aim to mitigate soil pollution, address climate-related issues, and optimize the use of critical resources like nutrients and water, minimizing their careless overuse. By integrating our knowledge, we focus on developing sustainable, scalable solutions that restore soil health, support resilient food production, and contribute to a balanced ecosystem. Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to bridge science and technology to create impactful agricultural solutions.
Our vision
Imagine a future where biologically strengthened networks beneath the soil not only enhance agricultural productivity but also heal the environment. By harnessing the power of fungal symbiosis, we can begin to reverse the damage caused by overbreeding crops and the overexploitation of land, restoring fertility and ecological balance .Our vision aligns with restoring the ecological balance by creating multiple nutrient cycles and enhancing moisture retention through genetically strengthening fungal hyphae, the thread-like structures that form symbiotic networks with plant roots. This innovation could help farmers regenerate soils, boost crop resilience, and achieve sustainable agriculture.
Our solution
Our solution addresses nutrient loss, water scarcity, and carbon sequestration on both Earth and in extraterrestrial environments by employing fungi in an innovative activate-on-demand model. This approach leverages fungal-plant symbiosis to enhance nutrient cycling, water retention, and toxin breakdown, aligning with the principles of biomimicry. Designed to integrate as a seedstep within precision agriculture and traditional farming, the fungi remain dormant until activated by environmental triggers such as water or nutrient presence, ensuring efficient resource use. The system supports plant growth, detoxifies soils, and recycles limited nutrients and water, making it especially valuable during times of scarcity. On Earth, this solution rehabilitates degraded soils and improves agricultural sustainability, while in space, it enables food production in resource-limited environments like Martian greenhouses.