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Distribution Kits have started shipping out to teams all around the world! While you’re waiting for your kit to arrive, check out this guide to learn what it is, what it contains and how to use it.

Are you attending the World Expo of SynBio? From SB 8.0 to the Responsibility Conference, BioInnovation Summit, BioInnovation Fair & showcase of 2025 iGEM Competition Projects, there’s something for everyone. Ticket prices increase July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

💯Days to go until the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! 🎊🥳 Join us in Paris and experience the World Expo of Synthetic Biology for yourself! 🎟️Get your tickets! Ticket prices will increase on July 31. For more information: jamboree.igem.org For tickets: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

🎟️ Get your ticket to see the future of synthetic biology! Ticket prices will increase in 2 weeks, on July 31, at 15:00 UTC. Special offers are available for iGEM Alumni, Press and Startups. 📆 October 28-31, 2025. 📍Paris Convention Centre. 👉jamboree.igem.org

Submissions for the Project Promotion Video and Presentation Video deliverables are now open for teams! There are a total of 14 deliverables for 2025 iGEM Competition Teams. Learn more about the Competition deliverables: competition.igem.org/deliverables

The Judge Handbook describes everything anyone needs to know about judging. But, it’s not just for judges! We also highly recommend that teams use this handbook as a reference, too! Get the Handbook at: competition.igem.org/judging/handbo…

🎟️ Get your ticket to see the future of synthetic biology! Ticket prices will increase on July 31 at 15:00 UTC. Special offers are available for iGEM Alumni, Press and Startups. 📆 October 28-31, 2025. 📍Paris Convention Centre. 👉jamboree.igem.org

Secure your team’s spot for the 2025 Grand Jamboree by submitting your Team Grand Jamboree Fee. Required for all teams, this fee secures your Judging Session. Also joining us in Paris? Get at least one Team Member Ticket by July 31 to reserve an onsite Team Booth!

IDT LOVES SUPPORTING #iGEM! 💙🧬 We offer up to 20kb of gBlocks™ Gene Fragments or equivalent value of IDT products—but only to registered teams! Make sure you register with us by September 1: idtb.io/7u69g2 @iGEM @iGEMCommunity

The first round of judging applications saw 400+ applications! Applications are reviewed in batches, on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the better your chance is of getting selected. Apply by June 30 to be considered in the next round! More info: bit.ly/judge-at-igem

Team Village Selections for the 2025 iGEM Competition are due in 1 week, on June 25 at 15:00 UTC! Not sure which to choose? We suggest that you select the Village where you believe your team can make the greatest impact. 🔗 competition.igem.org/deliverables/v…

Come and be a volunteer judge for the biggest synthetic biology competition in the world! Opportunities are available online, or in-person in Paris. The earlier you apply, the better your chances are of being selected. More 👉 bit.ly/judge-at-igem

🥳 iGEM teams, we’re excited to offer you 20kb of FREE Twist DNA, available as either Gene Fragments or Express Clonal Genes! It arrives ready to use, cloned into a Twist stock vector or iGEM vector Claim your free DNA: competition.igem.org/sponsorships/t… @TwistBioscience, @iGEM, #iGEM2025

🎟️ Get your ticket to the future of synthetic biology! Tickets are available now, with special offers for iGEM Alumni, Press and Startups. 📆 October 28-31, 2025. 📍Paris Convention Centre. 👉jamboree.igem.org

We are proud to welcome back @TwistBioscience as a Platinum Partner in 2025! Twist Bioscience has been supporting iGEM teams since 2019! iGEM 2025 teams can get up to 20 kb of synthetic DNA from Twist. Learn more: competition.igem.org/sponsorships/t…

An initial version of your Project Safety Form, with as much information as possible, is due in 1 week, on June 4, at 15:00 UTC. Any team member may fill in and save the form for the preliminary submission. Learn more at: competition.igem.org/deliverables/s…

Applications are open to be a Judge for the 2025 iGEM Competition! Applications are reviewed in batches, on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the better your chance is of getting selected. Apply by May 31 to be considered in the next round! bit.ly/judge-at-igem

Are you still planning on joining us this year? Late registration ends in 1 week! Finish your registration by May 31 at 15:00 UTC to secure your spot in the 2025 Collegiate or High School Competition. 🔗competition.igem.org

An initial version of your Project Safety Form, with as much information as possible, is due in 2 weeks, on June 4 at 15:00 UTC. Any team member may fill in and save the form for the preliminary submission. Learn more at competition.igem.org/deliverables/s…

Working on a plant-based iGEM project? Join the iGEM Plant SynBio Meeting! Share ideas, get feedback, and connect with teams and experts. Pitch your project (3 min/3 slides). Sign up by May 26! Open to all iGEM teams and the community. Register: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…