You are eligible if you are:
- Genomic researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, or early-stage companies from academia or industry in China, or want to enter China market
- Using genomics and/or multi-omics sequencing technology to commercialize therapeutics, diagnostics, research tools, synthetic biology, Al/software, direct-to-consumer products, and applications for plant, animal health, or human health
- From concept stage to Series B
Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina selects applicants based on team dynamic, experience, and product characteristics (eg, intellectual property (IP), demonstrated market acceptance, etc). Factors also include the go-to-market strategy, overall market potential, and total financial considerations.
The final selection decision is made by steering committee of Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina, which comprises members of IIIumina and Sequoia Capital China.
Selected startups must locate at the genomics incubator facility in Shanghai, China during the 6-month cycle. Startups may maintain a second operational site, but at least two co-founders must be full-time, on-site during the 6-month funding cycle.
During two, six-month funding cycles per year, Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina, will provide selected startups access to:
- Up to $500,000 USD upfront investment and business guidance from Sequoia Capital China
- Access to Illumina sequencing systems and reagents
- Genomics expertise to drive key milestone for the selected startups
- Fully operational lab space in an independent facility, located in Shanghai, China
Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina, have two, six-month funding cycles per year. The startup application portal can be found
here and includes information about the upcoming funding cycle timelines.
Yes, Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina, is happy to connect with prospective startups. Please see the contact information below for Sequoia Capital China and Illumina For Startups.
Sequoia Capital China
incubatorbio@sequoiacap.com
Illumina For Startups
ChinaIncubator@illumina.com
