The competition was initiated in 2003 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston. The interdisciplinary and self-selected projects attempt to solve real and socially relevant problems and offer the participating team members practice-oriented access to the content of their studies and methods of synthetic biology. The aim is to create a holistic project that is of benefit to society and, ultimately, there are no limits to the topics. The projects presented in the finale in Paris range from new therapeutic approaches, solutions for environmental and climate problems to space applications. The projects are not only viewed from a strictly technical-laboratory perspective, but also include, for example, entrepreneurship, stakeholder dialogue, education, hard- & software, or sustainable development approaches. A diverse team is essential, especially for projects that are intended to have social relevance, and here the perspectives that other disciplines bring to the team are invaluable.

After a two-year long break, iGEM is returning to TU Darmstadt for another round!

The TU Darmstadt has previously joined from 2012 to 2021 with great success. Now, we are going to assemble a new team for 2024, for which we are looking for motivated students from all fields of study (from the 3rd semester Bachelor) with an interest in synthetic biology.

If you are interested, please contact us (igem@bio.tu-…).