Explore our global community and efforts led by members spread across over 45 countries and counting. Here you’ll find out what they are doing to advance synthetic biology in your region!
You can also discover opportunities from around the world to access, share, and participate in - all to help you grow and achieve your goals. Exciting, right? Start your journey below!

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Explore the world of synthetic biology in your region here
iGEM Ambassadors & Promoters
The iGEM Ambassadors represent and promote iGEM and synthetic biology all across the globe. You can connect with your regional Ambassadors:

To start an iGEM Competition team in your region.

To access resources built for prospective teams, current teams and alumni from different iGEM Programs.

To organize events in your region for connecting iGEMers or the general synbio community.

To discover how to stay engaged with iGEM Community and explore our opportunities for iGEMers around the world.
Connect with our Ambassadors at ambassadors@igem.org, and discover your regional representatives! Learn more about the Ambassador Program.
iGEM Leagues
iGEM Leagues are developed to enable the local development of synthetic biology. Through the iGEM Leagues, iGEMers and members of their local synthetic biology can design programs that will contribute to provide an iGEM experience everywhere.
The iGEM Leagues Program is paused. Learn more...
SynBio Associations
Many iGEMers are making an impact in their local communities through regional synthetic biology associations and other informal organizations. The Global Alliance of SynBio Associations (SynBio Alliance) started in 2020 with the mission to connect these associations and recognize their contributions to the advancement of synthetic biology.

If you are part of or know a synbio-related organization, or even would like to start your own association: We want to hear from you! Learn more about the SynBio Alliance.
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Whats Happening in SynBio Around The World

Viruses help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
English, Germany, Europe

Israeli researchers find possible new therapies for rare neurological disorder
English, Israel, Asia & Oceania

Synthite to set up Centre for Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology at Cochin Univ
English, India, Asia & Oceania

Beyond Biology: Using the Fundamentals of Synthetic Biology to Address Complex Problems
English, USA, North America

First" Bacteria to Upcycle Single-Use PET Heading to Space
English, USA, North America

Concordians hope to see real progress at the 15th UN biodiversity conference
English, Canada, North America

Government of Canada invests over $5.6 million to help early-stage genomics (and engineering bioloy) companies bring new products to market
English, Canada, North America

Forest City SynBio opens the door for everyday Canadians to invest in synthetic biology
English, Canada, North America

The coming of age of European synthetic biology
English, Europe, Europe

UKI2S expands fund by £37 million to speed up British innovation
English, UK, Europe

How China May Soon Lead the Bio-Revolution
English, China, Asia & Oceania

Experts showcase next-gen biotech solutions to climate crisis
English, Germany, Europe

Concordia students earn $30K prize and move on to the next phase of the Deep Space Food Challenge
English, Canada, North America

IIT Madras Alumni Turn Seaweed Into Innovative Biofuel, Raise $9 Million in Funding
English, India, Asia & Oceania

Investments are flowing into synthetic biology - the red-hot field that will change the world
English, Israel, Asia & Oceania

Forbes Spotlights Cancer Drug Research of Stony Brook Grads
English, USA, North America

Can Synthetic Biology Save Us? This Scientist Thinks So.
English, USA, North America

W&M emphasizes real-world skills in undergrad projects
English, USA, North America

New test makes detection of genetic material visible to the naked eye
English, Germany, Europe

Concordia PhD student is awarded $100K to pursue research in genetic engineering
English, Canada, North America

U of L’s Synbridge helps Paramoria Agri-Science work on reducing fungicide use
English, Canada, North America

Community lab in Baltimore aims to put science in the people’s hands
English, USA, North America

Synthetic Biology: The Next Step in the Cannabinoid Revolution
English, Global, North America

Discover how Synthetic Biology is reshaping our world at 4TH SPACE
English, Canada, North America

How many cells in that sample?
English, USA, North America

A Different Culture Shaping Synthetic Biology in Europe
English, Europe, Europe

A synbio startup from Prague aims to revolutionize diagnostics by biocomputing
English, Czech, Europe

Groundbreaking Genome Foundry places Concordia at the forefront of synthetic biology
English, Canada, North America