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In Conversation with Eric Herrera, CEO - Maverick Biometals | Interviews with Biofounders: From a Baltimore Bench to a 10,000 sq. ft. biotech lab - Maverick BioMetals is Pioneering BioMining Solutions

Meet Eric Herrera, the co-founder and CEO of Maverick Biometals, a finalist in the 2022 iGEM Startup Showcase in 2022 and Y Combinator S22 Cohort. Eric shared his remarkable entrepreneurship journey, starting with a single bench in a Baltimore basement to a 10,000 sq. ft. biotechnology laboratory. With a team of scientists from over 10 countries, Maverick Biometals is pioneering the production of lithium batteries and silicon semiconductors entirely through biological methods

2024 Insights: iGEM Alumni Startups Funding Trends and SynBio x AI Innovations

2024 has been an incredible year for iGEM Startups, marked by notable funding trends among iGEM Alumni startups, particularly at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic biology (SynBio) within our ecosystem. This year alone, seven alumni startups have secured over $95 million in funding—from government grants to multimillion-dollar investments—highlighting the scalability and market potential of these groundbreaking technologies.

In Conversation with the Co-Founder of Granza Bio — From Lab Partners to Biofounders: How a Chance Collaboration Built Granza Bio

Ashwin Jainarayanan is a biofounder with a deep-rooted passion for advancing medical science through synthetic biology and immuno-oncology. Ashwin's journey of founding Granza Bio began during his PhD at the University of Oxford, when a serendipitous email mix-up connected him with Ashwin Nandakumar, who was working on another project at a nearby department. 

Paqta: A Rising Star Startup in Peru's SynBio Landscape

One of the standout success stories from this year’s iGEM Startups cohort is Paqta, a trailblazer biotech startup from Lima, Peru. Paqta’s co-founders shared their startup story and discussed current milestones with iGEM Startups, while offering their insights on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Peruvian and broader Latin American biotech sectors.

The iGEM 2023 BioInnovation Fair: Meet the BioFounders changing the world for the better

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.