iGEM Competition 2026 – syntetisk biologi

Supports

Call opens 9 March 2026 Call closes 20 April 2026 2:00pm (Copenhagen time) Announcement of results April/May 2026 Amount Up to DKK 200,000 per grant Location Denmark Research area focus Biotechnology-based Synthesis and Production Purpose The Novo Nordisk Foundation supports participation of teams in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition and the Grand Jamboree for students at relevant Danish universities during 2020-2027. The purpose is to strengthen education programs within synthetic biology and genetic engineering and to contribute to the internationalization of Danish university programs. Eligibility The competition is aimed at university students within technology, biotechnology and natural sciences. The Danish universities offering courses within genetic engineering and synthetic biology are responsible for selecting iGEM teams to be supported by funding from the Foundation. Each university can nominate one team to the Foundation per year. The Novo Nordisk Foundation supports iGEM teams annually with up to DKK 200,000 per university for expenses related to participation in the iGEM competition and the Giant Jamboree. Application process The application must be submitted as a single PDF file to the Novo Nordisk Foundation; Grant Manager, Camilla Stensgaard Andersson, csa@novo.dk The application must include: letter of support from the university’s dean or department head a brief presentation of the iGEM team a project description (1-2 pages) a budget overview, see template Deadline: 20 April 2026 Applicants will be notified in April/May 2026 Applicants should be aware of the General Conditions for grant recipients.