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iGEM Foundation Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
March 14, 2022: The Russian invasion of Ukraine is completely unacceptable to the iGEM community and we stand with the rest of the scientific community in denouncing Russia's actions. The Board of Directors of the iGEM Foundation has determined that teams representing Russia will not be allowed to participate in this year's iGEM Competition, in new iGEM Leagues, or other iGEM community activities. Read More
Build a Better World with iGEM
The iGEM Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration. This is done by fostering an open, cooperative community and friendly competition.
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The Premiere International Synthetic Biology Competition
The iGEM Competition is an annual, world wide synthetic biology event that gives students the opportunity to push the boundaries of synthetic biology by tackling everyday issues facing the world. Regular Registration for the 2022 iGEM Competition is open until April 29!
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Regional and Local Competitions
iGEM Leagues are new regional and local competitions, designed to enable more people to learn and apply synthetic biology around the world. Regular Registration for 2022 iGEM Design League is open until April 30!
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World Class Biosafety and Biosecurity
iGEM is unique in our comprehensive and thorough approach to synthetic biology. With our world class safety and security program, we lead the field by fostering an environment of mindful and responsible work.
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Connected Worldwide Community
The iGEM Community Program connects everyone who has gone through the iGEM Competition since its inception in 2004. iGEM Community is a way to continue to make an impact on the world. You are the leaders of the field -- and we want to help you succeed.
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Synbio Entrepreneurship
iGEM's Entrepreneurship Program (EPIC) supports the development of iGEMs entrepreneurial community through a range of activities globally including the Venture Creation Labs, Mentorship Program, Fast Track Program and the Annual Startup Showcase. Meet the winners of the 2021 Startup Showcase.
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The Global Synbio Event of the Year
The iGEM Giant Jamboree is an annual event showcasing the projects of 370+ multidisciplinary local teams solving local problems, all over the world, using synthetic biology. The 7,000 person event brings together the pioneers of the future for the finale of the iGEM Competition.
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Register Your Team for the 2022 iGEM Competition!
April 4, 2022
Team registration is now open for the 2022 iGEM Competition. Join the thousands of iGEMers around the world pushing the boundaries of synthetic biology to tackle everyday problems facing the world. Register and pay for your team by April 29 to take advantage of the regular registration rate.
Synthetase: High School Workshop (Indian League) registrations are open
March 21, 2022
This is a 16 day event, from 7th May - 22nd May, giving participants an introduction to fundamental concepts in Synthetic Biology through live lectures by reputed speakers from premier institutes across the world and panelist discussion sessions, along with training in various computational softwares used in Synthetic Biology. Students from 8th-12th standard are recommended to participate.
iGEM Design League 2022 registrations are open
March 9, 2022
The second year of our new Design League program is starting soon!
iGEM Design League is designed to help Latin American students kickstart their synthetic biology careers, with a competition focused on the design step of the synthetic biology cycle. Students take the challenge to design with biology to solve local problems in creative and innovative ways. Design League teams also get access to iGEM Academy, a synbio educational experience featuring talks from industry experts. Most importantly: Teams do not need lab, infrastructure or equipment to start and participate in iGEM Design League!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the largest synthetic biology community in Latin America.
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- Applications are open for the 2022 Mentorship Program
April 1, 2022 - Welcome to the new iGEM Ambassadors for 2022!
March 21, 2022 - Join the iGEM Diversity & Inclusion Committee in 2022!
March 21, 2022 - iGEM Foundation Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
March 14, 2022 - Resources: Get help with your plant synthetic biology project
March 10, 2022 - Thinking about launching a startup? Learn how with iGEM EPIC!
March 9, 2022 - We are hiring! Developer/Software Engineer, GitLab Wiki Wizard
March 1, 2022 - Join the iGEM Engineering Committee in 2022!
January 10, 2022 - Download iGEM 2021 Certificates by January 31
January 25, 2022 - The EPIC Startup Showcase has concluded! Congratulations to the winners!
November 23, 2021 - 2021 Design League Results out now!
November 22, 2021 - 2021 iGEM Competition Results out now!
November 16, 2021 - iGEM Competition Presentation Videos are ready to watch now!
November 3, 2021 - iGEM 2021 Jamboree Meetups: New Venues for Celebration
September 8, 2021 - New Publication: Featuring iGEM's Safety & Security Program
September 2, 2021 - Discover iGEM TV: Season 1 Now Wrapped
August 31, 2021 - iGEM Competition Project Promotion Videos are ready to watch now!
August 9, 2021 - Congratulations to the 90 recipients of the iGEM 2021 Team Impact Grants!
August 4, 2021 - Congratulations to recipients of the iGEM 2021 Safety and Security Grants!
July 14, 2021
Events
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Stories from the iGEM Community
Black Lives Matter
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Black Lives Matter
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iGEM Foundation
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration.
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