Jan 26

Jan 26 Unleash Your SynBio Passion: iGEM Startups BioHackathon 2024 Registration is Now Open!

Join us this March 8-10 from all over the world!

Are you constantly brewing synbio ideas and longing for like-minded discussions? Or perhaps you're eager to meet potential co-founders and delve into the realms of the synbio market? Or maybe you want to discover new career opportunities that lie ahead in 2024?

Join BioHackathon 2024 now!

The success stories of our past BioHackathon winners are not just tales of a thrilling journey but also narratives of progress. Algaevity, the Grand Prize Winner of BioHackathon 2023 (formerly named Algaecide), and Utero Diagnostics, the First Runner-Up, leveraged their BioHackathon experience to showcase their endeavors at the iGEM 2023 Grand Jamboree, propelling their startups to new heights in 2024.

Algaevity - Grand Prize Winner at BioHackathon 2023

"As the Grand Prize winner Team, our experience with the iGEM BioHackathon team was quite inspiring. Not only did they help and guide us throughout the BioHackathon process, we also connected on platforms such as Linkedin, after the event. The workshops were very helpful and aided us in improvising our team dynamics, relationship with all the team members and spearheaded the ideation stage. We thoroughly enjoyed and also learnt a lot through the hackathon. That is why we want to thank all the iGEM Startups team for their efforts, interest, and giving us such an opportunity."

*Support Algaevity at SynBee 2024 Pitch Competition - check them out [here].

Utero Diagnostics - First Runner-Up at BioHackathon 2023

“The BioHackathon was an enriching experience that we will look back on as the start of a wonderful idea and team. The energy and enthusiasm of all participants were infectious. The hackathon brought together individuals from diverse fields, which made for a rich and engaging experience. We were impressed with the quality of the ideas and the level of engagement that took place over the course of this weekend. Overall, we would like to thank iGEM Startups for organizing an event that fostered creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We left the biohackathon feeling even more motivated to continue pursuing the idea of Utero Diagnostics as a startup.”

What Awaits You in BioHackathon 2024?

Embark on a three-day journey filled with insights and networking, from keynote sessions to fireside chats with serial entrepreneurs with academia backgrounds and VC partners. Engage in networking, ideation, and practice to pitch your ideas, with a chance to win amazing prizes provided by our collaborators. Seize the opportunity to progress to the next iGEM Startups program, the prestigious Venture Creation Labs.

Who Can Join?

The BioHackathon is open to everyone Whether you're an iGEM alumni, supervisor, judge, or a synbio enthusiast with no previous ties to iGEM, you're welcome to be part of this exciting event.

Do I need a Team to participate?

No, you can participate as a team or as an individual - we will match you with other great participants if you’re attending on your own.

Do I already need to have a project idea?

It’s great if you have some ideas already! But nothing is required - just your excitement. Systematic and efficient ideation will be part of the BioHackathon program.

Is it free and where to join the Biohackathon?

BioHackathon is free of charge, and the entire event is hosted online.

Read further about the eligibility criteria and game rules of the BioHackathon in our white paper below.

With over 375 participants virtually in BioHackathon 2023, BioHackathon 2024 (March 8-10, 2024) promises to be an even grander event. Secure your pass to BioHackathon this year and let the SynBio creativity flow - apply via bit.ly/igembiohack24