Distribution kits are on their way! What you need to know before you open the kit.

Team registration deadline is Monday! To participate in iGEM 2017, you must complete your registration before May 1st!

iGEM Safety illustration by Alejandra De La Fuente Mena
Have you found all 12 hazards? Check out the Safety Hub to learn more!

2017 Distribution kits are being shipped

Distribution kits are on their way! Some things to keep in mind:

TAKE a picture! Let us know when your box arrives by taking a picture with your DNA Distribution box and tagging it in social media with #iGEM2017 and #WelcomeToiGEM. Get creative! We will be collecting the photos and showing them off later in the season.
BE MINDFUL of Safety! Check out the insert and remember to visit the Safety Hub at 2017.igem.org/Safety for competition related details. For more on about Safety and Security at iGEM visit: igem.org/Safety/Security
READ CAREFULLY through the 2017 Distribution Handbook
STORAGE: Some components of the Distribution Kit cannot be frozen - make sure to carefully read the storage instructions in the kit before proceeding.
NEW PLATE: Check out Kit Plate 7. This kit plate includes a collection of curated parts from previous years' submissions

2017 Distribution Handbook

Direct link: http://parts.igem.org/Help:2017_DNA_Distribution

Special Offers Available to Teams

As you brainstorm ideas and define your project goals, remember to check out this year's special offers and grant opportunities. They include:

FREE DNA synthesis from IDT
$2,000 Grant Opportunity from GenScript
20% off Gene Synthesis and Cloning services from GenScript
FREE SureVector Next-Gen Cloning Kit from Agilent
FREE Modeling Software Kit (includes 12 products!) from MathWorks
30% off event registration from SynBioBeta
Publishing opportunity in the PLOS iGEM Collection

View ALL Special Offers and Grants

Direct link: http://2017.igem.org/Sponsors/Special_Offers

Meet-ups

Think about meet ups!

We encourage teams to organize regional meet ups early in the season. Make sure to let us know about your event. We can help publicise your activity and may even have an iGEM staff member attend your event!

Beyond the Competition

iGEM is engaging in global outreach activities. We are speaking at conferences and attending meetings around the world.

Learn more about all our activities by visiting: Beyond the Competition.

Upcoming events:

SB7.0 Singapore on June 13-16:
- Meagan Lizarazo, iGEM Vice President, speaker in the 'Sharing & Education' session
- Piers Millett, Director of iGEM Safety & Security, speaker in the 'Security' session
Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) in British Columbia, Canada on June 20-23
Recent activities:
- SynBioBeta London on April 3-6: Meagan Lizarazo, iGEM Vice President, presented at the 'World Showcase' session
- iGEM Reception in London on April 5
- SXSW on March 15

Beyond the Competition

Direct link: http://igem.org/Beyond_the_Competition

Stay up to date @ 2017.igem.org

Visit us at 2017.igem.org and learn more about iGEM and this year's competition. Check back often for the latest news and updates.

iGEM 2017 Sponsors

Visit our Partners page for a growing list of Partner Sponsor Special Offers and Team Grant opportunities for iGEM 2017. Check back often for the latest funding opportunities, offers and discounts.

Distribution kits are on their way! What you need to know before you open the kit.

Team registration deadline is Monday! To participate in iGEM 2017, you must complete your registration before May 1st!

2017 Distribution kits are being shipped

Distribution kits are on their way! Some things to keep in mind:

TAKE a picture! Let us know when your box arrives by taking a picture with your DNA Distribution box and tagging it in social media with #iGEM2017 and #WelcomeToiGEM. Get creative! We will be collecting the photos and showing them off later in the season.

BE MINDFUL of Safety! Check out the insert and remember to visit the Safety Hub at 2017.igem.org/Safety for competition related details. For more on about Safety and Security at iGEM visit: igem.org/Safety/Security

READ CAREFULLY through the 2017 Distribution Handbook

STORAGE: Some components of the Distribution Kit cannot be frozen - make sure to carefully read the storage instructions in the kit before proceeding.

NEW PLATE: Check out Kit Plate 7. This kit plate includes a collection of curated parts from previous years' submissions

Special Offers Available to Teams

As you brainstorm ideas and define your project goals, remember to check out this year's special offers and grant opportunities. They include:

FREE DNA synthesis from IDT

$2,000 Grant Opportunity from GenScript

20% off Gene Synthesis and Cloning services from GenScript

FREE SureVector Next-Gen Cloning Kit from Agilent

FREE Modeling Software Kit (includes 12 products!) from MathWorks

30% off event registration from SynBioBeta

Publishing opportunity in the PLOS iGEM Collection

Meet-ups

Think about meet ups!

We encourage teams to organize regional meet ups early in the season. Make sure to let us know about your event. We can help publicise your activity and may even have an iGEM staff member attend your event!

Beyond the Competition

iGEM is engaging in global outreach activities. We are speaking at conferences and attending meetings around the world.

Learn more about all our activities by visiting: Beyond the Competition.

Upcoming events:

SB7.0 Singapore on June 13-16:

Meagan Lizarazo, iGEM Vice President, speaker in the 'Sharing & Education' session

Piers Millett, Director of iGEM Safety & Security, speaker in the 'Security' session

Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) in British Columbia, Canada on June 20-23

Recent activities:

SynBioBeta London on April 3-6: Meagan Lizarazo, iGEM Vice President, presented at the 'World Showcase' session

iGEM Reception in London on April 5

SXSW on March 15

Stay up to date @ 2017.igem.org

Visit us at 2017.igem.org and learn more about iGEM and this year's competition. Check back often for the latest news and updates.

iGEM 2017 Sponsors

Visit our Partners page for a growing list of Partner Sponsor Special Offers and Team Grant opportunities for iGEM 2017. Check back often for the latest funding opportunities, offers and discounts.