Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors
We extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors whose generous support empowers the Hydro Guardian to pursue innovation in synthetic biology at iGEM 2024. Your contributions make our journey possible.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors whose generous support empowers the Hydro Guardian to pursue innovation in synthetic biology at iGEM 2024. Your contributions make our journey possible.
We are proud to highlight the incredible support we have received from our sponsors. Their generous donations - both financial and material - have been crucial in helping us to successfully complete our Hydro Guardian project. Thanks to the sponsors' contributions, we have been able to make a significant impact and continue our work with greater reach as well as effectiveness. We are truly grateful to have such dedicated partners standing with us, making a difference every day.
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Leibniz University Hannover is a leading institution in research and education, providing an exceptional environment for innovation and scientific discovery. As our home institution, Leibniz University Hannover provided us with critical infrastructure support, including access to state-of-the-art laboratories, specialized equipment, and expert guidance from the university faculty. This support allowed us to conduct complex experiments, develop our project, and benefit from a collaborative academic environment. In addition, they provided financial resources that helped cover essential costs for the team's participation in the Grand Jamboree and in the lab.
The Cray-Stiftung, a foundation established under the umbrella of the Volkswagen Foundation, is dedicated to supporting education, research, and the advancement of scientific knowledge, with a particular emphasis on fostering young talent in the fields of science and technology. Through their financial backing, the Cray-Stiftung provided us with the necessary resources to participate in the iGEM competition and conduct high-quality research for our iGEM project. Their support enabled us to participate in the Grand Jamboree as an in-person team and helped us explore novel research approaches, facilitating the growth of young scientists and contributing to the future of scientific discovery.
Sparkasse Hannover, a prominent banking institution in the Hannover region, has a long tradition of supporting educational and community-based initiatives. Through their "PS-Sparen und Gewinnen" initiative, Sparkasse Hannover provided us with financial support, helping us to cover essential project costs such as travel expenses to conferences, registration fees for the iGEM competition, and outreach activities aimed at public engagement. Their support allowed us to represent our project on an international level and to communicate our research to a broader audience, thus increasing the visibility of our work.
Freimaurerloge Friedrich zum weißen Pferde, one of the oldest Masonic Lodges in Hannover, actively supports educational and scientific initiatives that benefit society. Through their financial contribution to our iGEM project, Freimaurerloge Friedrich zum weißen Pferde enabled us to acquire important research materials and participate in educational outreach efforts. Their support was instrumental in advancing our mission to explore innovative solutions in synthetic biology, while also promoting scientific engagement and awareness within the community.
Stiftung NiedersachsenMetall is dedicated to promoting education, innovation, and research in the fields of technology and engineering, with a strong focus on fostering education, innovation, and technological development in Lower Saxony, and preparing young people for careers in the metal and electrical industries. By supporting initiatives in schools and universities, the foundation helps bridge the gap between academia and industry. Their financial sponsorship of our iGEM project provided us with essential financial backing, enabling us to participate in the iGEM competition. Additionally, their support facilitated our participation in key outreach programs, allowing us to promote scientific literacy and inspire future generations to engage in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Betterplace.org is Germany's leading online platform for crowdfunding social and scientific initiatives, enabling projects to reach a global audience of potential supporters. By hosting our crowdfunding campaign on Betterplace.org, we were able to raise additional funds from individuals who believed in the mission of our project. These donations helped us fund various project components, including the registration fee, the purchase of additional lab supplies, and community outreach initiatives. Their platform allowed us to connect with donors who are passionate about advancing synthetic biology.
Eurofins Genomics is a leading global provider of comprehensive genomics services, including DNA sequencing, oligonucleotide synthesis and gene expression analysis. Eurofins Genomics provided us with a 500 Euro voucher for their services. This partnership was critical in verifying the success of our experimental design and ensuring that our data meets the highest scientific standards.
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is a world-renowned provider of custom DNA synthesis and molecular biology products, widely used in academic and industrial research. IDT provided us with up to 20,000 base pairs for free use for their Custom Oligo DNA services. Their reliable and high-quality DNA synthesis enabled us to efficiently assemble the core components of our synthetic biology system.
Microsynth Seqlab is a leading European provider of DNA/RNA sequencing and synthesis services. They provided us 100 Economy Run Labels and five Full PlasmidSeq/Long PCRSeq Labels for free use. Their expertise in sequence analysis also helped to troubleshoot any errors in our designs, ensuring smooth progress throughout the project.
New England Biolabs (NEB) is a trusted supplier of molecular biology reagents. NEB’s sponsorship included providing us free NEB 5-alpha Competent E. coli (High Efficiency), NEB HiFi DNA Assembly Master Mix, BsaI-HFv2, SapI (recombinant), Hi-T4 DNA Ligase, Q5 High-Fidelity 2X Master Mix and Quick-Load Purple 1kB Plus DNA Ladder. These reagents allowed us to assemble and modify our genetic constructs with precision, accelerating the development of our synthetic biology system.
SnapGene is an industry-leading molecular biology software that provides intuitive tools for designing, visualizing, and simulating DNA constructs. Through their sponsorship, SnapGene provided us with 11 free licenses for the duration of iGEM 2024, allowing our team to efficiently plan and document complex genetic constructs. This tool has greatly streamlined our experimental design process, making our cloning and DNA assembly workflows more efficient and error-free.
Zymo Research is known for its innovative solutions in epigenetics, DNA/RNA isolation, and purification. Zymo Research provided us one Zyppy Plasmid Miniprep (D4036, 50 Preps), one Zyppy Plasmid Miniprep (D4019, 100 Preps) Kit and one ZymoPure II Plasmid Midiprep Kit (D4200, 25 Preps) free of charge. Their reliable kits ensured that our genetic samples were free of contaminants, which contributed to the overall accuracy and reproducibility of our experimental results.