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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 3h

Welcoming Lesaffre & @genopole.bsky.social as supporters of the BioInnovation Summit at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!

Join founders, corporations & investors on Oct 30 to chart the path from breakthrough science to scale-ups. Tickets include access to all events:

jamboree.igem.org/2025

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 8h

The future of fashion can be brewed and biodesigned.

Kenji Higashi, EVP of Spiber Inc., will speak on “Scaling Biomade Materials” at the BioInnovation Summit and share how Brewed Protein™ fibers are advancing the biomaterials industry.

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 1d

Beyond panels & sessions, the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree is where you’ll meet SynBio’s key players!

- Cradlebio – Booth X14
- U-genes Biotechnology – Booth X16
- xyna.bio – Booth X17

See the full program and grab your ticket: jamboree.igem.org

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 1d

The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree speaker lineup keeps growing!

Hear from experts across academia, industry, investing, policy, startups and more, with sessions for everyone in the SynBio ecosystem!

Check out the speakers for the World Expo of Synthetic Biology: jamboree.igem.org/2025/speakers

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 2d

What does it take to invest patiently in biotech breakthroughs?

Isabel Zhang, Investor at HCVC, will share her perspective on long-term capital at the BioInnovation Summit and the BioInnovation Fair, at the iGEM Grand Jamboree!

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 5d

From building national roadmaps and research institutes, to start-up ventures, Prof. Richard Kitney has been at the heart of building the UK’s SynBio landscape.

Hear his insights on building strong local synbio ecosystems & supporting the global bioeconomy.
jamboree.igem.org/tickets

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 5d

At this month’s iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris, you’ll meet key SynBio players shaping the field!

- @frontiersin.bsky.social at Booth X10
- @engbiorc.bsky.social at Booth X11
- GeneFrontier at Booth X12

Explore the program & get your tickets for the World Expo of SynBio jamboree.igem.org/tickets

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PuckerLab @puckerlab.bsky.social · 6d

🚀 Exciting news: our next @igemhq.bsky.social team is growing! We are thrilled to host the 2025/26 team in Bonn 🌱🧬

Meet them here: www.igem-bonn.org/team-2026/ and follow their journey @igembonn.bsky.social

#iGEM2026 #SynBio @igemcommunity.bsky.social @bpucker.bsky.social

Website of iGEM team Bonn 2026. Source: https://www.igem-bonn.org/team-2026/

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 6d

Can AI help make biology more programmable?

Jonathan Baptista, Co-Founder & CEO of DeepLife, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree to share how digital twins of human cells are accelerating therapeutics.

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 7d

How do we connect synthetic biology policy, innovation and communication, worldwide?

Fiona Mischel, Director of International Outreach at SynBioBeta, will share her insights from engaging with international organizations at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!

jamboree.igem.org

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 7d

Inclusive governance is essential for the future of SynBio!

On Oct 28, the panel “Governance of Synthetic Biology in the Global South” will discuss inclusive governance & global solidarity at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris.
jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/responsibility-conference

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 8d

Let the Claude Pro AI assistant help you through the last leg of your iGEM journey! @anthropic.com is offering free Claude Pro subscriptions to eligible 2025 iGEM Competition Team Members!

The last day to sign up is October 17.

Learn more:
competition.igem.org/sponsorships/anthropic

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 8d

Startups can’t innovate in isolation.

Johanna Michielin from BioLabs, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree for the "Building Ecosystems for BioInnovation" panel to share how networks & infrastructure fuel the bioeconomy.

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 8d

Can we build the future from living materials?

Bridging architecture and synthetic biology, Martyn Dade-Robertson explores how living systems can shape tomorrow’s built world.

Hear him speak at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris in just a few weeks!
jamboree.igem.org

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 9d

100+ Speakers
5 Major Events
5,000+ Participants from around the world

With events (and sessions!) for everyone in the SynBio ecosystem, we look forward to welcoming you to the largest synthetic biology gathering of 2025, iGEM Grand Jamboree!

Speaker lineup here: jamboree.igem.org/2025/speakers

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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 12d

I’m speaking at the #iGEM 2025 - the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! Will you be there? jamboree.igem.org #iGEM2025 #SynBio @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 9d

From startups to global adopters, what will shape the Synthetic Biology Industry in 2040?

Sibylle Jager, Innovation Manager at L’OREAL R&I’s Green Sciences Incubator, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree to discuss. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 10d

30 days to go until the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! The event map is out now! See it up close: jamboree.igem.org

🎟️Get your tickets at: jamboree.igem.org

✅ Don’t forget to check in your tickets before in-person registration day, October 27: jamboree.igem.org/2025/check-in

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 12d

Engineering flowers as a means for public outreach and art!

Dr. @nickdesnoyer.bsky.social reimagines Arabidopsis with new colors and shapes, blending plant biology, synthetic biology and creative arts!

Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to @anthropic.com for supporting iGEM Teams this year!

Anthropic is an AI safety and research company working with civil society, govt, academia, non-profits and industry to promote safety.

Meet them at Booth X13 at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree.
jamboree.igem.org/tickets

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 13d

The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Map is here! Discover all that’s new and plan your Grand Jamboree experience! Check it out at: jamboree.igem.org

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 13d

How can policy assist biotech innovation?

Marco Rupp, Deputy Executive Director of the Bio-based Industries Consortium, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the iGEM Grand Jamboree to share insights on building trusted, future-ready frameworks.

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

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iGEM Community @igemcommunity.bsky.social · 14d

Happening Tomorrow at 15:00 UTC!

Register Here: igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · Sep 1

The global bioeconomy could reach $30T USD by 2030, but how do we turn its possibilities into impact?

Join Dr. Genya Dana for our 3rd BioVisionaries webinar on scaling biotechnology through strategy, policy and partnerships.

Register Here:
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 14d

How can Europe and Asia learn from each other to grow the bioeconomy?

Meichun Fong, Regional Director (Europe) at Singapore Economic Development Board, works with European companies to unlock opportunities in Asia.

Hear her at the SB 8.0 this October!

jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

iGEM @igemhq.bsky.social · 15d

Grateful for the support of @ansabio.bsky.social, Gold Sponsor of iGEM!

Ansa Biotechnologies is redefining DNA synthesis with a commitment to quality, innovation and customer success.

Meet them at Booth X8 at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October!
jamboree.igem.org/tickets

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