iGEM Community
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
We support and build the global synthetic biology and iGEM Communities as their journeys in synbio continue.
https://community.igem.org/
https://community.igem.org/
💚 The 2025 iGEM Competition Judges 💚
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
💚 The 2025 iGEM Competition Judges 💚
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
🩷 The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Volunteers 🩷
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🩷 The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Volunteers 🩷
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
Learn how to publish your iGEM Projects!
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Learn how to publish your iGEM Projects!
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Test your science smarts at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Test your science smarts at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
Volunteer applications for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree will definitively close tomorrow, September 16 at 15:00 UTC.
Apply today: jamboree.igem.org/volunteer
Apply today: jamboree.igem.org/volunteer
September 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Volunteer applications for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree will definitively close tomorrow, September 16 at 15:00 UTC.
Apply today: jamboree.igem.org/volunteer
Apply today: jamboree.igem.org/volunteer
Publish your iGEM Projects in Frontier Journals!
We’re excited to announce our 3rd year of partnership with Frontiers in Systems Biology, and cross-title collaboration with Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Synthetic Biology.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
@frontiersin.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce our 3rd year of partnership with Frontiers in Systems Biology, and cross-title collaboration with Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Synthetic Biology.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
@frontiersin.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Publish your iGEM Projects in Frontier Journals!
We’re excited to announce our 3rd year of partnership with Frontiers in Systems Biology, and cross-title collaboration with Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Synthetic Biology.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
@frontiersin.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce our 3rd year of partnership with Frontiers in Systems Biology, and cross-title collaboration with Frontiers in Bioinformatics and Frontiers in Synthetic Biology.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
@frontiersin.bsky.social
Thinking about the next step in your biotech career?
Join the BridgeBio “Navigating Career Pathways in Life Sciences” Webinars with Lauren Celano and Sankalpa Venkatraghavan!
Register: forms.monday.com/forms/c7eb99...
Join the BridgeBio “Navigating Career Pathways in Life Sciences” Webinars with Lauren Celano and Sankalpa Venkatraghavan!
Register: forms.monday.com/forms/c7eb99...
September 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thinking about the next step in your biotech career?
Join the BridgeBio “Navigating Career Pathways in Life Sciences” Webinars with Lauren Celano and Sankalpa Venkatraghavan!
Register: forms.monday.com/forms/c7eb99...
Join the BridgeBio “Navigating Career Pathways in Life Sciences” Webinars with Lauren Celano and Sankalpa Venkatraghavan!
Register: forms.monday.com/forms/c7eb99...
This year for the first time, iGEM and Anthropic are working together to explore how AI can drive synthetic biology forward while supporting responsible and impactful research!
Meet them at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October!
jamboree.igem.org/tickets
Meet them at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October!
jamboree.igem.org/tickets
September 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This year for the first time, iGEM and Anthropic are working together to explore how AI can drive synthetic biology forward while supporting responsible and impactful research!
Meet them at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October!
jamboree.igem.org/tickets
Meet them at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October!
jamboree.igem.org/tickets
Missed the application deadline to volunteer at the largest synthetic biology event of 2025? We’ve reopened applications!
Don’t miss this chance to join our team and help ensure every participant has a fantastic experience!
Apply by Sept 16 at 15:00 UTC.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunte...
Don’t miss this chance to join our team and help ensure every participant has a fantastic experience!
Apply by Sept 16 at 15:00 UTC.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunte...
September 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Missed the application deadline to volunteer at the largest synthetic biology event of 2025? We’ve reopened applications!
Don’t miss this chance to join our team and help ensure every participant has a fantastic experience!
Apply by Sept 16 at 15:00 UTC.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunte...
Don’t miss this chance to join our team and help ensure every participant has a fantastic experience!
Apply by Sept 16 at 15:00 UTC.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunte...
Applications Are Open! Join our volunteer team!
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synthetic biology community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected!
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synthetic biology community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected!
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
August 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Applications Are Open! Join our volunteer team!
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synthetic biology community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected!
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synthetic biology community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected!
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
5,000+ people. 5+ major events. 1 universal ticket.
Access and participate in the World Expo of SynBio at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree from October 28-31, in Paris!
🎫Buy your ticket
🧑⚖️Apply as an on-site judge
🙋Volunteer
Scan the QR codes on the 2nd graphic to learn more!
Access and participate in the World Expo of SynBio at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree from October 28-31, in Paris!
🎫Buy your ticket
🧑⚖️Apply as an on-site judge
🙋Volunteer
Scan the QR codes on the 2nd graphic to learn more!
August 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
5,000+ people. 5+ major events. 1 universal ticket.
Access and participate in the World Expo of SynBio at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree from October 28-31, in Paris!
🎫Buy your ticket
🧑⚖️Apply as an on-site judge
🙋Volunteer
Scan the QR codes on the 2nd graphic to learn more!
Access and participate in the World Expo of SynBio at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree from October 28-31, in Paris!
🎫Buy your ticket
🧑⚖️Apply as an on-site judge
🙋Volunteer
Scan the QR codes on the 2nd graphic to learn more!
For the first time in nearly a decade, the SB#.0 Conference Series convenes this October at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
SB 8.0 will highlight and discuss key developments in synthetic biology with the people shaping the field!
See the confirmed speaker roster:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...
SB 8.0 will highlight and discuss key developments in synthetic biology with the people shaping the field!
See the confirmed speaker roster:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...
August 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For the first time in nearly a decade, the SB#.0 Conference Series convenes this October at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
SB 8.0 will highlight and discuss key developments in synthetic biology with the people shaping the field!
See the confirmed speaker roster:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...
SB 8.0 will highlight and discuss key developments in synthetic biology with the people shaping the field!
See the confirmed speaker roster:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...
Applications Now Open! Join our team of volunteers!
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synbio community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. This year, from October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected.
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synbio community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. This year, from October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected.
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
August 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Applications Now Open! Join our team of volunteers!
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synbio community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. This year, from October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected.
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
Each year the iGEM Grand Jamboree hosts the global synbio community at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, in Paris. This year, from October 28-31, over 5,000 participants are expected.
For more information:
jamboree.igem.org/2025/volunteers
10+ new positions are up on the synthetic biology job board!
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
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
August 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
10+ new positions are up on the synthetic biology job board!
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
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
Ticket prices for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree increase tomorrow, July 31, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. Get yours today!
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
July 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Ticket prices for the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree increase tomorrow, July 31, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. Get yours today!
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
Are you attending the World Expo of Synthetic Biology?
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 at 15:00 UTC on July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
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 at 15:00 UTC on July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
July 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Are you attending the World Expo of Synthetic Biology?
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 at 15:00 UTC on July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
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 at 15:00 UTC on July 31: jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
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
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
July 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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
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
Are you an iGEM alum? Reconnect with the community, catch up with old teammates, 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
Alumni receive 30% off eligible tickets. *Conditions apply.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
July 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Are you an iGEM alum? Reconnect with the community, catch up with old teammates, 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
Alumni receive 30% off eligible tickets. *Conditions apply.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
SynBio is at a turning point!
This Oct, at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will convene, addressing where the field is headed, what’s working and what must change. We’ll be tackling hard problems and shaping the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
This Oct, at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will convene, addressing where the field is headed, what’s working and what must change. We’ll be tackling hard problems and shaping the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
July 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
SynBio is at a turning point!
This Oct, at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will convene, addressing where the field is headed, what’s working and what must change. We’ll be tackling hard problems and shaping the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
This Oct, at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology, SB 8.0 will convene, addressing where the field is headed, what’s working and what must change. We’ll be tackling hard problems and shaping the next era in biological engineering. Join us! jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets
What does it take to move AI from just hype to real impact in biotech?
Join Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on AI-powered tools in synthetic biology, and using protein design to empower scientists.
Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...
Join Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on AI-powered tools in synthetic biology, and using protein design to empower scientists.
Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...
June 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
What does it take to move AI from just hype to real impact in biotech?
Join Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on AI-powered tools in synthetic biology, and using protein design to empower scientists.
Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...
Join Stef van Grieken, CEO of Cradle, for our next BioVisionaries conversation on AI-powered tools in synthetic biology, and using protein design to empower scientists.
Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...
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 synthetic biology community.
Join the Village Council as a Biomanufacturing Intelligence Mapper:
forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8...
Join the Village Council as a Biomanufacturing Intelligence Mapper:
forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8...
June 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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 synthetic biology community.
Join the Village Council as a Biomanufacturing Intelligence Mapper:
forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8...
Join the Village Council as a Biomanufacturing Intelligence Mapper:
forms.gle/iv2q55H1kTi8...
What does it take to survive the “Valley of Death” in biotech? Join Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, for the first BioVisionaries webinar.
With experience as an investor and a CEO, he shares what early-stage startups need to survive key growth stages.
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With experience as an investor and a CEO, he shares what early-stage startups need to survive key growth stages.
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
What does it take to survive the “Valley of Death” in biotech? Join Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, for the first BioVisionaries webinar.
With experience as an investor and a CEO, he shares what early-stage startups need to survive key growth stages.
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With experience as an investor and a CEO, he shares what early-stage startups need to survive key growth stages.
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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
Apply now to be a Judge at the world’s biggest synthetic biology competition:
competition.igem.org/judging/judges
June 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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
Apply now to be a Judge at the world’s biggest synthetic biology competition:
competition.igem.org/judging/judges