The iGEM 2023 BioInnovation Fair: Meet the BioFounders changing the world for the better
by Meghiya Michelle and Marcel Wittmund
We believe that to change the world for the better, BioFounders need to be empowered globally. That’s why we are excited to announce the BioInnovation Fair at the iGEM 2023 Grand Jamboree! Please join us at this thrilling event where you’ll come together with synbio industries, media, startups, incubators, investors, and other stakeholders to connect, network, and forge game-changing deals.
The BioInnovation Fair will be held from November 2-4 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris.
At the BioInnovation Fair, you will participate in tailored networking sessions, workshops and fun events to maximize outcomes for Startups AND Stakeholders. You’ll also witness the future of the global bioeconomy at the legendary Startup Showcase, where the best teams from the iGEM Startups Venture Foundry will be showcasing their startups to compete for the Startup Grand Prize.
bioinnovation fair highlights
November 2-4
The BioInnovation Fair will be held from November 2-4 at the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris. Here are some of the highlights:
Your Career After iGEM 2023: Navigating Your BioFounder Journey with iGEM Startups
November 2, 13:15-13:45 CET (Plaza 2, Therapeutics Village)
This session is meant for all iGEMers, regardless of where you are on your journey. Here, you will discover the valuable insights, strategies, and groundbreaking opportunities that await you, with a dynamic exploration of the biofounder journey facilitated by iGEM Startups Venture Foundry. Most importantly, the networking session that follows will offer you a chance to meet the people who may best help you chart your post-iGEM 2023 career path.iGEMers Connect: NextGen meets Founders & Industry
November 2, 14:15-15:15 CET (Networking Area, Startups Village)
Calling all 2023 iGEMers and Stakeholders! Witness the synergy as the next generation of innovators meets founders and industry professionals in this dynamic networking session. Connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships that will fuel the future of synthetic biology innovation and entrepreneurship.iGEM 2103: A Glimpse into the Next Century of SynBio Evolution
November 2, 17:00-18:00 CET (Plaza 1, Startup Stage)
It's the 20th year of iGEM! But have you ever wondered what the world will be like at iGEM's 100th Birthday? Take a visionary expedition into the future of synthetic biology as we explore the world of the next century and how iGEMers will shape it.[WORKSHOP] Elevate Your Pitch: The Art of Compelling Storytelling for Investment
November 3, 13:30-14:15 CET (Plaza 1, Startup Stage)
Unlock the secrets to crafting compelling investment pitches in this hands-on workshop. Elevate your storytelling skills and learn how to captivate potential investors, turning your vision into a compelling narrative that drives investment.
iGEM 2023 Startup Showcase
November 4, 13:00 CET |
Plaza 1 - Startup Stage
Join us as we light the innovation flame that will guide us through a day filled with groundbreaking ideas and visionary projects at the iGEM 2023 Startup Showcase! Here, you’ll see the top teams from iGEM’s Venture Creation Labs program pitching live to our legendary panel of judges to win a $10,000 USD cash prize.
This year, the best teams from this year’s cohort will be competing in three exciting tracks:
Track 1: Food, Agriculture and Climate
Algeavity: A bioluminescent algae device that kills mosquitoes and is a solution for mosquito-related diseases like Malaria.
BactoSoil: Transforming agriculture with the power of microbial cultivation.
Concentri: Integrating capsules produced based on synbio, replacing the existing animal based gelatine capsules and tea bags.
inLux Biotech: Revolutionizing biocontrol research with real-time, in vivo data unveiling the once-invisible mechanisms of pathogen propagation
Buzz Biolabs: Finding novel insect metabolites and using them for sustainable product development across industries.
Track 2: Health, MedTech and Diagnostics
MagGenix: Enabling electromagnetic control and activation of cell therapies to bring localized treatment to cancer, autoimmune disorders, and beyond.
OuroDia: Electrogenic bacteria biosensor systems
Parazigm: Addressing funding gaps in autoimmune & parasitic disease by fostering collabs and interdisciplinary approaches for a paradigm shift in global health.
Short-CUT: Novel POC tests for Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) diagnostics.
Utero Diagnostics: Transforming women’s health care with a non-invasive, rapid, CRISPR powered point-of-care test for early endometriosis detection.
Track 3: Biomanufacturing and Software
BioSpi: A carbon-negative biotech platform revolutionizing antigen expression technologies for vaccine generation.
BioTask: Leading the textile industry into a more sustainable approach by genetically engineering microorganisms to efficiently produce biomimetic spider silk
MergeHealth: An app to tackle medical data fragmentation, by consolidating a patient’s EHRs into a compact system accessible by a NFC card.
Yuno: Snip anything from anywhere and effortlessly build a searchable knowledge base, transforming the scattered searches into organized, shareable notes.
Additionally, we're thrilled to welcome back alumni from previous years who have joined iGEM's pre-accelerator program (Venture Foundry) showcasing their startups with unlocked milestones:
Synbiote: Biotech for global welfare - turning today's refuse into tomorrow's resources.
Maverick Biometals: Expanding metal production using biology.
MikuyTec: Large-scale recombinant production pipelines of antifungal and antioxidant peptides.
Come to the BioInnovation Fair at the iGEM 2023 Grand Jamboree and celebrate the remarkable innovations driving the world of synthetic biology forward. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unique experience!
iGEM Startups is here to help iGEMers and upcoming BioFounders to create high impact startups, solving the world's most pressing problems.
If you're passionate about turning your iGEM project or ideas into a commercial venture or pursuing an entrepreneurial career after iGEM, don't miss the chance - apply as Biofounder.
And, if you aspire to mentor and guide these bright-minded startups on their entrepreneurial journey, we welcome you to apply as a mentor.
