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The 2011 International Algae CompetitionSeptember 11th, 2011

Designing with algae? It may sound messy but the versatile plant could very well be the key to a sustainable future. To that end, the 2011 International Algae Competition is calling all algae enthusiasts, architects, builders, designers, scientists, entrepreneurs, growers, food developers, cooks and students to submit their visions for algae in our future with design ideas for algae production landscapes, sustainable algae production systems for food, medicines, feed, energy, nutrients, water remediation, carbon capture, and superb new algae foods. The Algae Competition is open to everyone, anywhere in the world.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
September 11th, 2011SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
October 11th, 2011LINK:
http://www.algaecompetition.com/AWARD/PRIZE
Over $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Finalists will receive international media recognition and will be included in books, publications and exhibitions to be held around the world in 2012.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Create an open source collaboratory that expands and shares a vision for algae in our future with design ideas for algae production landscapes, sustainable algae production systems for food, medicines, feed, energy, nutrients, water remediation, carbon capture, and superb new algae foods.
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