Illumina for Startups Grants
Illumina for Startups Grants support entrepreneurs with sequencing resources and expert guidance for proof-of-concept experiments that help develop genomics-driven startups.
Funder: Illumina
Due Dates: Rolling (applications)
Funding Amounts: In-kind sequencing resources and technical guidance; grant valid for 6 months
Summary: Supports entrepreneurs testing next-generation sequencing ideas through proof-of-concept experiments for genomics-driven startups.
Key Information: Applicants must incorporate their startup before arrival and cover their own travel and accommodations.
Description
Illumina for Startups Grants encourage entrepreneurs to build genomics-driven startups using next-generation sequencing. Grant winners can work with selected Illumina sites on proof-of-concept sequencing experiments, using Illumina systems and reagents in a fully operational lab space.
The grants are part of Illumina for Startups, which partners with venture capital investors and entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow genomics startups. The initiative focuses on applications including therapeutics, diagnostics, agriculture, synthetic biology, software, and direct-to-consumer products.
