This year, 350 teams of student scientists and engineers from 46 countries and regions worked creatively and tirelessly to push the frontiers of synthetic biology – with or without access to a laboratory. They have identified important local problems, presented their ideas for engineering biological solutions, addressed tough questions about the safety and security of their work, and sought innovative ways to include ever more diverse groups of people.

The future of the synthetic biology industry will be on display at the iGEM 2021 Giant Jamboree, held online November 4-14. As the culminating event of iGEM’s annual synthetic biology competition, the Giant Jamboree will feature a myriad of cutting-edge innovations created by the world’s brightest young synthetic biologists from universities and high schools across the globe.