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Welcome to the iGEM 2021 Competition Website
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2021.igem.org is your key resource for all competition details and announcements.
Visit this page often for news and updates.
Congratulations to all teams for making it through the Wiki Freeze!
These are the final deliverables before the Giant Jamboree. Please contact us with questions sooner rather than later.
hq [AT] igem [DOT] org
❄️Freeze Day is over!❄️
All pages are now frozen and can no longer be edited
Join us at the 2021 Giant Jamboree!
November 4-14, Online
Jamboree Meetup locations have been announced! Read about it on our blog.
iGEM Q&A - Human Practices
Event: October 24
Wondering how to effectively communicate your Human Practices work for your final presentation video? Join the iGEM Q&A on October 24 to get advice!
IDT Team Offer
Order by October 29
Up to 20 kb of FREE IDT gene fragments for all registered iGEM Teams. Order from IDT by October 29.
Project Promotion Videos
Ready to watch now!
Visit the iGEM Video Universe to browse the videos, and see what iGEM teams are up to this year:
Judging Session Schedule
Out now!
The Jamboree Judging Session schedule is now ready for teams. Click below to review your session assignments:
New MathWorks Team Offer
MATLAB and Simulink
Complimentary MATLAB and Simulink software for iGEM 2021 teams for use in the competition.
Judging Handbook out now
A Resource for Judges and Teams
We provide a Judging Handbook for both judges and teams to review during the iGEM season.
iGEM Impact Grant
Congratulations to the recipients!
90 iGEM teams were selected to receive a total of $225,000 in grants to help take their projects to the next level.
Sponsor Special Offers
Check out our Partner Sponsors Special Offers for iGEM 2021. Check back often for the latest funding opportunities, offers and discounts!
News and Announcements
Events and Deadlines
Want to list an iGEM event, or need to manage your event details? Please contact us at hq [AT] igem [DOT] org.
We are pleased to recognize the following sponsors of iGEM 2021:
Platinum Partner
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iGEM Foundation
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration. Visit us at igem.org
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