Illumina for Startups Grants
Illumina, Inc.
Funding Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Other requirements
- Applicants must incorporate their startup before arrival in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- The grant is valid for 6 months from the date awarded.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Grant recipients are responsible for travel and accommodations.
Overview
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.
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
Eligibility
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
- Startups
- Science research
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