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Celebrate & connect with the SynBio Community at the 4th Annual Community Day! Meet the Community Project Heads, explore what they're building for the synthetic biology ecosystem & find out how you can join them. When? Feb 22, 2025 - 17:00 UTC Register: community.igem.org/events/communi…

From biomaterials to medicine, iGEM teams are shaping biomanufacturing’s future. The iGEM Biomanufacturing Village will now map these efforts to highlight their value for the synbio community. Join the Village Council: forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8cE…

iGEM Teams! Asimov Press is offering free copies of their latest book to iGEMers and college students in the US. If you'd like copies for your team, send an email to [email protected] with the following information: - Your name/team/affiliation - A suitable shipping address

Are you an iGEM alum? Reconnect with the community, meet the next generation of iGEMers, and see how synbio has evolved at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree, Oct 28-31 in Paris. Alumni receive 30% off eligible tickets. *Conditions apply. jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

Akshaya Poonepalle iGEM Ambassador presenting to our Frugal Science Academy participants. Sharing @iGEM experiences

📣Hey @igemcommunity! We’re looking to tell YOUR story on our blog and social media channels—have a unique team, project, or challenge? We want to know! 🧬🥼 @iGEM Fill out our survey here: bit.ly/4nxh7by

SynBio’s at a turning point! Convening this Oct at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will address where the field’s headed, what’s working, what must change, which problems to tackle & how to shape the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

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

SynBio4ALL Africa is collaborating with the global SynBio alliance for the @iGEMCommunity to help bring more opportunities to the local African communities.

What does it take to move AI from hype to real impact in biotech? Join Stef van Grieken (@stefvangrieken) , CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on how using AI-powered tools in protein design can empower scientists. Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/87888371109?…

Happening Tomorrow, June 20! Register Here: igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What does it take to survive the “Valley of Death” in biotech? Join Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, for the 1st BioVisionaries webinar. With experience as an investor and a CEO, he will share what startups need to survive key growth stages. igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What does it take to survive the “Valley of Death” in biotech? Join Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, for the 1st BioVisionaries webinar. With experience as an investor and a CEO, he will share what startups need to survive key growth stages. igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Why do iGEM Judges return year after year? Because it’s never the same, and it only gets better! The challenges are fresh, the teams are inspiring and the community is all in! Apply now to be a Judge at the world’s biggest synthetic biology competition: competition.igem.org/judging/judges

15+ open positions are up on our #SynBio Job Board for early, mid-career and late-career professionals! Discover the jobs here: community.igem.org/job-board

At iGEM, judging isn’t just about evaluating; it’s about mentoring and inspiring the next generation of synthetic biologists. If you’ve been part of iGEM, you know the impact a judge can make. competition.igem.org/judging/judges

Looking for #jobs in the field of synthetic biology? We have added new open positions on our #SynBio Job Board, for early, mid-career and late-career professionals. Discover them here: community.igem.org/job-board

Welcoming Dr. Martyn Dade-Robertson as Mayor of the Art & Design Village! A pioneer in biotech and design, Dr. Martyn brings a passion for storytelling, material innovation and collaboration to help the community design the future of synthetic biology. villages.igem.org

Welcoming Dr. Aneesa Sheikh as the Mayor of iGEM’s Therapeutics Village! The Therapeutics Village brings together the iGEM community, tackling some of today’s most pressing healthcare challenges, from drug delivery systems to next-generation biologics. villages.igem.org

Welcoming Hana Abdelzaher as a Mayor of iGEM’s Climate Crisis Village. This Village brings together our community working on SynBio solutions to tackle the climate crisis and build climate resilience, driven by shared tools, roadmaps and collaboration. villages.igem.org

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…