The second edition of the Biocontrol Technologies Best Final Degree Project Competition is underway
Promoting Young Talent for Sustainable Agriculture
The UB Chair of Microorganisms for Agriculture – Biocontrol Technologies is launching a new edition of the competition for the best Final Degree Project to recognize young talent, applied research and the ability to generate useful knowledge for a more sustainable agriculture.
Following the success of the first edition, the competition is consolidating itself as a tool to strengthen the connection between university, research and the professional sector, highlighting those works with a scientific basis, practical vocation and the ability to generate a real impact in the agronomic field.
A bridge between university and the agricultural sector
The UB Chair of Microorganisms for Agriculture was established to serve as a bridge between academic knowledge and its practical application in the field. Within this framework, the competition for the best final degree project (TFG) is part of a broader strategy based on research, scientific dissemination, training, and the promotion of young talent.
The competition seeks to recognize academic work that stands out for its rigor, innovation and applicability in key areas such as plant health, the use of microorganisms and the sustainability of agricultural systems.
Aimed at students of scientific and technical disciplines
The competition is aimed at university students who have developed their Final Degree Project in disciplines such as biology, biotechnology, microbiology, agricultural engineering or other areas related to microorganisms and sustainable agricultural production.
The call for entries maintains the spirit of the previous edition, focused on rewarding academic excellence and promoting innovative research in areas such as bio-inputs, biocontrol, biological fertilization, soil health and new technologies applied to agriculture.
UB
University of Barcelona
Biology
Biotechnology
UDG
University of Girona
Biology
Biotechnology
Biology + Biotechnology
Biology + Environmental Sciences
UDL
University of Lleida
Agricultural Engineering
Biotechnology.
Agricultural and Food Engineering.
UPC
Polytechnic University of Catalonia
Agricultural Engineering
Biotechnology.
Agricultural and Food Engineering.
UAB
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Biology
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Environmental Biology
URV
Ramon University
and Virgil
Biotechnology
Biotechnology + Computer Engineering
Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry + Biotechnology
URL
University
Ramon Llull
Biotechnology
uvIC - ucc
Universitat de Vic - Central University of Catalonia.
Biotechnology
Biology
Thematic areas
The submitted final degree projects must focus on one of the following key themes:
Organic farming: Research on sustainable farming systems that minimize the use of chemicals and protect biodiversity.
Microorganisms as biofertilizers and biostimulants: Studies on their application to improve plant nutrition and soil regeneration.
Sustainable technologies in agriculture: Innovations such as smart irrigation, precision agriculture and the use of renewable energies.
Microorganisms for disease control: Biological solutions based on microorganisms to combat crop diseases.
Awards:
The awards are designed to recognize academic excellence and encourage the professional development of students:
First Prize: €1000, certificate and a paid internship program at Biocontrol Technologies
Second Prize: €500 and a certificate.
Special mention: €300 and certificate.
Participation process
All documentation must be submitted in digital format through the official form on the enabled website ( https://seu.ub.edu/ajutsPublic/showPublicacion/700019 ), before November 28, 2025.
Evaluation and awarding of prizes
A multidisciplinary jury, composed of academics from the University of Barcelona and representatives from Biocontrol Technologies, will evaluate the works according to criteria of innovation, impact, methodological rigor and environmental relevance.
The winners will be announced at an official ceremony in 2026 (date to be determined), to be held at the University of Barcelona. The winning projects will be disseminated through the official channels of Biocontrol Technologies and the UB chair.
A commitment to the future of the sector
With this second edition, the UB Chair – Biocontrol Technologies reaffirms its commitment to training, innovation and the generation of applied knowledge.
The competition once again focuses on new generations of professionals, capable of transforming research into useful tools for the field and contributing to the development of a more sustainable, efficient and responsible agriculture.
