Sept. 28, 2021

Illumina accelerator for genomics startups

Illumina accelerator for genomics startups

My guest today is Amanda Cashin, the Co-Founder and Global Head of Illumina Accelerator, which focuses on building genomics-driven startups. We talk about: Accelerator program, sequencing support, seed funding, training and the selection process....

My guest today is Amanda Cashin, the Co-Founder and Global Head of Illumina Accelerator, which focuses on building genomics-driven startups. We talk about:

  • Accelerator program, sequencing support, seed funding, training and the selection process.
  • Partnering with leading angel and venture capital investors to help the startups
  • Latest partnership with Sequoia Capital to support an incubator in China.
  • Role of storytelling
  • Future vision and how next generation sequencing is going to advance healthcare.
  • Upcoming application deadline to the accelerator due October 1, 2021
  • Application form: https://miseqmyfocus.wufoo.com/forms/qgby2411drpybc/