Academic Sponsors
Figure 1: KTH Logo
KTH
Just as in previous years, KTH Royal Institute of Technology served as the main sponsor of iGEM Stockholm 2021. KTH is Sweden's largest technical research and learning institution and prides itself on being a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We received funding from the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Health (CBH). Besides financial support, KTH provided us with lab space, equipment and materials for our experimental work for the duration of the project and supported us with advice and expertise (1).
Opportunities Fund
The KTH Opportunities fund is supported by alumni and friends of KTH and aims to assist KTH students in pursuing projects, internships and research related to innovation, sustainability, equality and interdisciplinary collaborations (2).
Figure 2: KI Logo
The Karolinska Institute
The Karolinska Institute was the second major sponsor of iGEM Stockholm 2021. The Karolinska Institute was founded in 1810 and is one of the world's leading medical universities (3). While supporting us financially in the form of different grants, we were also provided lab space as well general guidance and advice.
Corporate Sponsors
Figure 3: Integrated DNA Technologies Logo
Integrated DNA Technologies
Integrated DNA Technologies is a leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides for molecular applications. IDT has supported iGEM for several years now, and provided us with easy access to their products and educational tools and services (4).
Figure 4: Eppendorf Logo
Eppendorf
Eppendorf supplies laboratories worldwide with machinery and lab consumables. Eppendorf has also supported iGEM team for several years now, including iGEM Stockholm 2021, contributing not only with consumables but also with equipment without which we would not have been able to conduct our research (5).
Figure 5: Eurofin Logo
Eurofin
Eurofin is one of the global independent market leaders in testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries (6). Eurofins sponsored the iGEM Stockholm 2021 team by providing a generous discount on their products.
References
KTH Royal Institute of Technology. About KTH [Internet]. KTH; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://www.kth.se/en/om/fakta
KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Apply for a grant from Opportunities Fund [Internet]. KTH; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://www.kth.se/en/alumni/engagemang/ge-en-gava/ansok-om-stod-fran-opportunities-fund-1.552270
Karolinska Institutet. About Karolinska Institutet - a medical university [Internet]. KI; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://ki.se/en/about/karolinska-institutet-in-brief
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. About us [Internet]. IDT; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/about
Eppendorf. About us [Internet]. Eppendorf; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://www.eppendorf.com/OC-en/about-us/
Eurofins. About us [Internet]. Eurofin; 2021. [cited 2021 Sept 14]. Available from: https://www.eurofins.com/about-us/