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

What does 24/7 discovery look like in the lab of the future? Yann Fleureau, Co-founder & CEO of Blossom, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the iGEM Grand Jamboree to share how AI and scalable data can power continuous biotech innovation. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

Fermentation is one of humanity’s oldest technologies. Can it meet today’s bioeconomy demands? Claus Lattemann of Lesaffre International will speak on “Fermentation Frontiers” at the BioInnovation Summit, at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

Reconstructing life’s most fundamental process outside the cell. Dr. Yoshihiro Shimizu pioneered the PURE system for cell-free protein synthesis, advancing synthetic biology and proteomics. Hear him at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

@mathworks.bsky.social is a Gold Sponsor of iGEM! MathWorks’ products empower scientists & engineers worldwide accelerating innovation across biotech, aerospace, electronics pharma & more! Meet them at Booth X7 at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree, in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/tickets

How can lab automation and data-driven research reshape biotech R&D? Nadim Morhell, Automation & Data Architect at UniteLabs, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the iGEM Grand Jamboree to share how digital tools and systems accelerate discovery. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

Scaling DNA synthesis to match biology’s ambition! Dr. Emily Leproust (Twist Bioscience CEO & Co-founder) is accelerating SynBio across medicine, agriculture, DNA data storage & sustainable chemicals. Come hear her keynote (Oct 29) and SB 8.0 (Oct 30) talk! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program

Reprogramming phages. Engineering genomes. Supercharging cyanobacteria. Prof. Julius Fredens is pushing the limits of SynBio, from therapeutic phage design to harnessing fast-growing microbes for bioproduction. Hear him at SB 8.0 at iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

A huge thank you to GenScript for being an iGEM sponsor since 2009!💚 From team offers, to powering the iGEM Distribution Kits, GenScript continues to accelerate innovation in healthcare & biotechnology. Visit them at Booth X1 at the 2025 Grand Jamboree this October in Paris! jamboree.igem.org

The global bioeconomy could reach $30T USD by 2030, but how do we turn its possibilities into impact? Join Dr. Genya Dana (BioMADE) for our 3rd BioVisionaries webinar on scaling biotechnology through strategy, policy and partnerships. Register: igem-org.zoom.us/j/8788837110...

What does it take to move a vaccine from the lab to the people who need it most? From the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to ones for rabies, EBV and Dengue, Dr. Adam Ritchie is helping make vaccines accessible. Hear his keynote at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree. jamboree.igem.org/2025/tickets

How do immune systems work across all life? Dr. Aude Bernheim studies bacterial defenses, ancestral immunity and evolutionary links to human immune systems, unlocking new ways to discover therapies. Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

⏰🧬 #iGEM2025 Competition Teams! Have you used your special offer from IDT yet? Don’t forget, you only have until September 29, at 03:59 UTC to place your orders! That’s just under 3 weeks left to take advantage of this offer! More information: competition.igem.org/idt

A big thank you to @twistbioscience.com for supporting iGEM and providing the DNA synthesis tools that drive innovation in medicine, agriculture, data storage and more! Visit them at Booth X3 at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October! jamboree.igem.org/tickets

How do you build thriving bioinnovation ecosystems? Markus Herrgård, CTO of the BioInnovation Institute, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the iGEM Grand Jamboree to show how companies and policymakers translate science breakthroughs into impact! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

🚨 One month reminder! @igemhq.bsky.social teams, to receive your FREE DNA in time, please place your order by Mon., Oct. 13th. Claim up to 20kb of Twist DNA, available as either Gene Fragments or Express Clonal Genes! Instructions: competition.igem.org/sponsorships... @igemcommunity.bsky.social

Harnessing microalgae for carbon capture and bioplastics. Prof. Stéphane Lemaire combines fundamental research on photosynthesis with synthetic biology to address carbon fixation and develop eco-friendly products from microalgae. Hear him speak at SB 8.0! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

There is officially 1 month to go until ❄️FREEZE DAY❄️. Remember, 7000+ other users will be editing their deliverables during this period! DO NOT wait until the final days to begin working. Your best chance of success is to start today! 🔗 competition.igem.org/deliverables

From a firefly gene in a tobacco plant to a glowing garden petunia! Hear Keynote Speaker Keith Wood (Light Bio) share his 40+ years of experience in bioluminescence research, and the creation of consumer bioluminescent plants at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree. jamboree.igem.org/2025/home

Judging Forms are now open and ready for team submissions!  To become eligible for medals and awards, teams must submit a Judging Form. This form will be used to communicate the team's achievements to the judges.  Learn more at: competition.igem.org/deliverables/judging-form

Dr. Chantal Shen is advancing synthetic genomics, from developing high-throughput DNA synthesis platforms to contributing to the global efforts of developing the first synthetic eukaryote genome from scratch. Hear her at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

📆💚 50 days to go until the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!  Teams, are you ready?? ✅Tickets purchased + checked in. ✅Live Stage Talk Proposals submitted. ✅Team Booth Safety Proposal submitted. ✅Team Rosters finalized. 🎟️Get your tickets! jamboree.igem.org

10+ years of support! A massive thank you to @idtdna for over a decade as an iGEM sponsor and empowering iGEM Competition teams. 💚 Visit them at Booth X5 at the Grand Jamboree in Paris this October! Get your tickets today for the World Expo of SynBio: jamboree.igem.org

How do you go from a newborn’s diagnosis to a personalized CRISPR therapy in just 6 months? Hear Keynote Speaker Ashley Jacobi (IDT) talk about how IDT, a longtime supporter of iGEM, contributed to this biotech first at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree. jamboree.igem.org/2025/home

Building a common language for SynBio labs worldwide. Dr. Seung Goo Lee helped co-lead the first global standard framework for biofoundries, advancing interoperability, reproducibility & AI-driven biodesign. Hear him at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

How can stakeholders match biotech’s pace with policy? Sofie Carsten Nielsen, Director of the European Biosolutions Coalition, joins the BioInnovation Summit at the iGEM Grand Jamboree to share her vision for a resilient, future-ready bioeconomy. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/bioinnovation-summit

We're proud to welcome @anthropic.com as an iGEM Partner Sponsor for the first time!  To help explore the potential of AI systems to accelerate life sciences research, Anthropic is offering Claude Pro for free to eligible iGEM Teams! Learn more: competition.igem.org/sponsorships/anthropic

Dr. David Bikard is reprogramming the gut microbiome to fight disease. Using engineered phages and CRISPR, he is developing precision tools to edit microbial communities directly in the gut! Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

The Grand Jamboree attendee template is out now! 💚🧬🥳 Create your own custom graphic and let your network know you’ll be participating in the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris this October. 🔗 bit.ly/igem-jamboree-template

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...

The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree is right around the corner, and we are looking forward to featuring YOUR designs! Upload your team logo to your team page by Wednesday, September 10 at 15:00 UTC to be included on the team logo wall!  Go to teams.igem.org/list to access your team page.

Turning greenhouse gases into everyday essentials. Dr. Ezhil Subbian, CEO of String, is pioneering gas fermentation to biomanufacture sustainable ingredients for food, agriculture and the environment. Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

From synthetic microbiology to tumor therapy, Prof. Chenli Liu is advancing new ways to harness life. His lab is building synthetic cells, aiming to construct life-like systems with defined macromolecules. Hear him at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

The iGEM Judging Committee is hosting virtual office hours to answer questions from teams about judging. Get answers about the judging process, medal criteria, project and special prize criteria, what to expect at your Judging Session, and more! Learn more: bit.ly/igem-office-hours

How far can we push biology and its code? Prof. Jason Chin is a pioneer in genetic code expansion and synthetic genomics, his work is opening up new ways to engineer biology for medicine, food, and climate. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

For nearly 2 decades, the iGEM Registry has powered the imagination of synthetic biologists worldwide. Today, we launch the Beta version of our new Registry: A cloud-native platform designed to move us into the future! Learn how you can be a part of this next chapter: bit.ly/igem-registry

Dr. Jenny Molloy is building an open-source bioeconomy, from CRISPR diagnostics to local enzyme manufacturing in Africa and Latin America. Her work is reshaping how biotech is shared, made and applied! Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree: jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

From fashion to car tires, Dr. Matthew Scullin is bringing mycelium to the mainstream. As CEO of MycoWorks, he’s partnering with brands like Hermès to replace leather with sustainable biomaterials. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

Turning CO₂ into sugar. Mapping the biomass of life. Prof. Ron Milo uses systems and synthetic biology to uncover how carbon flows through life, aiming to make food and fuel production more sustainable. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

Prof. Kate Adamala is building life from scratch… and for space! From the origins of life to technology for space, her work on synthetic cells is pushing the boundaries of SynBio and science itself. Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

Prof. Patrick Cai is unlocking new ways to study and adapt life’s code, as he led the development of Europe’s first synthetic yeast chromosome as part of the International Synthetic Yeast Genome Consortium. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program...

The scale of genetic engineering is changing, and Prof. Chris Voigt is helping push it forward. From genome-scale design to next-gen DNA synthesis, his work is shaping SynBio’s future. Hear him speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct in Paris. jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

What’s the simplest form of life? Prof. Petra Schwille is building it from the bottom up. Her work on self-replicating minimal biological systems is redefining how we understand life itself. Hear her speak at SB 8.0 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree this Oct in Paris! jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/sb8

📣 #iGEM2025 Teams!  We’re accepting proposals for Live Stage Talks at the Grand Jamboree. Propose up to 3 topics by Sept 17: bit.ly/igem-stage-talks There are restrictions on what can be brought to the event. Request special permission for certain materials by Sept 17: bit.ly/igem-team-booth

Project Promotion Videos are due in 1 week, on August 13, by 15:00 UTC. Plus, the last day for collegiate teams to submit Animal Use Forms is the same day! See all of the deliverable requirements at: competition.igem.org/deliverables

⏰ Get your ticket to see the future of synthetic biology! Ticket prices will increase in 1 week, on July 31, at 15:00 UTC. #iGEM2025 Teams: Submit your Team Grand Jamboree Fee by July 31! 📆 October 28-31, 2025. 📍Paris Convention Centre. 👉jamboree.igem.org

💯 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/handbook