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Illumina Accelerator Unveils Third Cycle of Genomics Startups

by HITC Staff 12/11/2015 Leave a Comment

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Illumina Accelerator Unveils Third Cycle of Genomics Startups

Illumina Accelerator, a business accelerator focused solely on creating an innovation ecosystem for the genomics industry—has selected four new investments from its third funding cycle.

During the six-month Accelerator funding cycle, each startup will gain access to business guidance and fully operational lab space in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as seed investment, a subscription to Illumina’s NextBio translational genomics database, Illumina’s Genologics Clarity LIMS software, access to match funding through the $40 million Illumina Accelerator Boost Capital, and Illumina’s sequencing systems and reagents.

Here is a look at Illumina’s third cycle of genomic-focused startups are:

– MetaMixis, Inc., a synthetic biology company spun out of The University of British Columbia, is specializing in the rapid discovery of enzymes and pathways to produce bio-based materials and chemicals.

– NextGen Jane, Inc., a novel med-tech company based on technology developed at Harvard University, is offering women insights into their reproductive health through a genomics-driven approach to tracking biological changes predictive of disease.

– Skinomics, Inc., a skin microbiome company formed by faculty members from the University of California, Los Angeles, is harnessing genomics information from the cutaneous microbiome to create advances in skin care, with a current focus on acne.

– Vitagene, Inc., a health technology company, is leveraging genomic science to offer physicians a platform for data-driven care and delivers highly customized products and services for optimal health.

“Illumina Accelerator continues to propel talented entrepreneurs by providing unparalleled resources to help advance their genomics startups,” said Amanda Cashin, Ph.D., co-founder and Head of Illumina Accelerator. “The quality and diversity of our four newest investments is an indicator of the potential impact of genomics in a range of different fields. We’re thrilled to have such an inspiring group join us for round three.”

Applications for the Illumina Accelerator Spring 2016 funding cycle are due by March 1, 2016. To apply, visit www.illumina.com/accelerator.

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