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Over 300 teams are already working on solutions across health, environment and technology. Join teams worldwide building real-world solutions with synthetic biology. Regular Registration closes in two weeks, on April 2: Start your Journey: teams.igem.org/create

iGEM is recruiting Mayors for the Villages Program. Help map ideas, connect communities and shape how synthetic biology tackles global challenges. If you’re ready to lead, apply here: villages.igem.org/mayors/apply Deadline: March 30, 2026.

SynBio is moving fast. Responsibility must keep pace. The 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference brought together scientists, policymakers and emerging leaders to explore biosecurity, AI convergence and governance. Learn more and join us in 2026: jamboree.igem.org/2025/program/r…

Did you apply for the iGEM Technology Committee yet? Learn more: technology.igem.org/committee Join a global group working on real challenges and influence one of the largest innovation testbeds in biology. Applications close on March 16! Apply Here: technology.igem.org/committee/apply

Who shapes what gets published in science and who gets left out? Join GirlsLab (iGEM Community) for “Women in Publishing: Female Leadership in Scientific Communication” with Emily Croft (@FrontiersIn). March 11, 2026. Register: forms.monday.com/forms/208af70c…

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global moment to recognize the achievements of women and reflect on progress toward gender equality. If you're a woman in STEM, explore how the iGEM GirlsLab Project supports women in science: community.igem.org/projects/girls…

How do we govern emerging biotechnologies before their impacts fully arrive? iGEMers joined an OECD Multistakeholder Consultation in Paris to contribute their early-career perspectives on responsible innovation and anticipatory governance. Read the blog: blog.igem.org/blog/2026/2/11…

The 2026 iGEM Competition is underway, with nearly 300 teams already registered worldwide. Build solutions to challenges in health, the environment, materials and more, using synthetic biology. Regular Registration closes April 2. Start your journey: teams.igem.org

Why is science communication essential? “SciComm Made Easy” shares videos, articles and podcasts to make science more accessible and impactful. Discover the project at the 5th Annual iGEM Community Day. Feb 28, 2026 | 15:00 UTC Register: community.igem.org/projects

Effective science communication bridges research and society. The “Mastering Science Communication” course provides skills in writing, social media and design to better connect science with the public. Learn more at the 5th Annual Community Day: community.igem.org/projects

Want to connect with iGEM teams in your region? “iGEM Regional Meetups 101” helps you organize local meetups and mini-Jamborees. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

How do you take your idea from the lab to the real world? “Entrepreneurship 101” supports aspiring biofounders with skills, resources and industry insights to build products. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

How do we design for complex living systems? “SynBio for Holobionts” explores the intersection of biology, society, and environment in synbio. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

What could decentralized science look like in synbio? “DeSci SynBio Hub” explores open, collaborative models for research and innovation. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

How can iGEM teams build on past work? “Beyond the Cycle” supports continuity with handover kits and shared project knowledge. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

How can we make synthetic biology labs more accessible? “Accessibility in Synbio Labs” maps global practices to build more inclusive lab spaces. Discover more at the 5th Annual Community Day. February 28, 2026 - 15:00 UTC. community.igem.org/projects

How can we make synthetic biology education more accessible? “SynBio 101” introduces synbio through low-cost kits and free interactive modules, helping inspire the next generation of synthetic biologists. Learn more at the 5th Annual Community Day: wkf.ms/40JEAvu

Celebrate and build with the SynBio Community! Join us for our 5th Annual Community Day. Meet leaders from the community, learn about the projects they are building to support the synbio ecosystem and find out how you can join them. Register: community.igem.org/events/communi…

The biggest annual synthetic biology competition has begun! Need guidance for the 2026 season? Apply to receive mentorship from experienced iGEMers. Want to give back? Become a mentor and help teams turn ideas into impact! Deadline: April 2, 2026 Apply: community.igem.org/projects/mento…

The 2026 iGEM Competition season has started! 100+ teams have already registered to tackle global challenges with synthetic biology and advance the field. Want to join the biggest annual synthetic biology competition? Start your 2026 iGEM journey today! competition.igem.org/registration