Illumina for Startups Grants
Illumina, Inc.
Funding Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Illumina for Startups Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illumina, Inc.
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: April 02, 2026
Summary
Illumina for Startups Grants support entrepreneurs looking to innovate in the genomics space through next-generation sequencing technology. This grant, valid for six months, requires applicants to establish their startups before arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area. Recipients gain access to advanced sequencing systems, expert advice, and collaboration opportunities with Illumina. This initiative fosters growth and development in the rapidly evolving field of genomics, making it an invaluable resource for new startups.Overview
The grant is valid for 6 months from the date awarded. Applicants must incorporate their startup before arrival in the San Francisco Bay Area. Grant recipients are responsible for travel and accommodations. About Illumina for Startups Grants Illumina for Startups Grants competition encourages entrepreneurs to build startups using next-generation sequencing. Awarded grant winners have the opportunity to work with Illumina sites globally to run proof-of-concept sequencing experiments. It’s a great way to help advance your genomics-driven startup. We are accepting rolling applications for Illumina for Startups Grants. Apply today. Access to the MiSeq, NextSeq & NovaSeq Systems and Illumina reagents Technical advice Experiment planning meetings with a scientist Connections to subject-matter expertsEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must incorporate their startup before arrival in the San Francisco Bay Area.The grant is valid for 6 months from the date awarded.Ineligibility
Grant recipients are responsible for travel and accommodations.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
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