Empowering students to solve real-world challenges through synthetic biology
iGEM TU/e is a multidisciplinary student team from Eindhoven University of Technology that participates in the international iGEM competition. Each year, the team designs and builds a synthetic biology project to tackle real-world challenges, combining research, engineering, and public engagement.
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Our successes
In 2022, the iGEM TU Eindhoven team created !MPACT — a revolutionary cell therapy in which a patient's own immune cells are genetically engineered to combat rare autoimmune diseases from within. This groundbreaking innovation made them world champions in the iGEM competition.
The project received a lot of media attention:
In 2025, the BRIGHT project got the 3rd place in the TU/e Contest, a major contest for entrepreneurship. Their project aims to better detect bile acid malabsorption and imrpove the quality of life for milions of patients worldwide.
In 2023, the cELPro project focused on a novel treatment for inflamatory bowel disease using probiotics. They took home the first prize in the category of therapeutics.
In 2024, the PROMISE project, aimed at treating lung cancer with immune-system activation, was patented and is currently being developed further.
Our Goal
Our goal is to empower students to solve real-world challenges through synthetic biology. We do this by providing a platform for students to work on innovative projects, collaborate with experts, and engage with the public. iGEM TU/e has inspired and trained many students. Our alumni have gone on to pursue successful careers in various fields, including academia, industry, and entrepreneurship.
Organizing amazing events
iGEM TU/e organizes events to support education in synthetic biology at high school and university levels.
Challenge Day
Mini Jamboree
Our partners
We are very grateful to all our partners, whose generous support makes our innovative synthetic biology projects possible. Their contributions enable our team to participate in the global iGEM competition, organize educational events, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.
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