Gold sponsors

Department of Biotechnology and Food Science

The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science is one of eight departments at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.Researchers at NTNU's Department of Biotechnology and Food Science study both basic questions as well as problems with practical applications. One of their main focuses is finding new applications for national marine resources, as exemplified by advanced biotechnological applications of alginate from seaweeds/bacteria, chitin/chitosan from crustaceans and fish gelatine. At the department, they are also working on isolating new marine microorganisms that can produce medicines and other valuable substances, and they employ gene technology and modern analytical methods to understand and optimize processes in bacteria. The department helped us by covering our expenses for rental of the laboratory, and gave us access to various lab equipment and chemicals. For this we are grateful – Thank you so much!

For more information about The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, visit their website.

Centre of Digital Life Norway

The Centre for Digital Life Norway is a national centre for biotechnology education, research, and innovation. It is run as a collaborative project by the University of Oslo, University of Bergen, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, supported by the Norwegian Research Council. The activities at the centre is organised in a governance and networking project, which includes a graduate school, and several research projects. The centre facilitates transdisciplinary cooperation across institutions and fields of research, and between projects. The host institutions of the research projects at the centre constitute the hub- and node-structure of the network. Thank you for your generous support!

For more information about The Centre for Digital Life Norway, visit their website.

Faculty of Natural Sciences

The research at the Faculty of Natural Sciences addresses global challenges in energy, climate, environment, food, water, health and welfare. Their research activities range from basic research within biology, physics and chemistry, to enabling technologies such as biotechnology, materials technology and nanotechnology. The Faculty of Natural Sciences also offers a number of attractive and modern study programmes. We give our future engineers a broad expertise in various areas of science and specialization in subjects requested by the industry. We are grateful for your funding of our iGEM team!

For more information about The Faculty of Natural Sciences, visit their website.

NTNU Biotechnology – The Confluence of Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering

NTNU Biotechnology is one of the three enabling technology programmes at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Together they define the strategic core of NTNU’s long-term R&D commitment within natural science and technology.

The design of NTNU Biotechnology programme reflects the conviction that extensive transdisciplinary interaction between the life sciences, mathematical sciences and engineering is the key to transformative 21st century biotechnology. It is developed in close conjunction with SINTEF, the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia, and St. Olavs hospital (Trondheim University Hospital), which is tightly integrated with our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Thank you for your generous support!

For more information about NTNU Biotechnology, visit their website.

Bayer

Bayer is a Life Science company with more than 150-year history and core competencies within areas of health care and agriculture. The company develops new molecules for use in innovative products which contribute to finding solutions to help improve the health of humans, animals and plants. Their research and developments are based on a deep understanding of biochemical processes in living organisms. Their motto – Science for a better life – is a true reflection of their goals and aspirations. Thank you Bayer Norway for your support!

For more information about Bayer, visit their website.

Silver sponsors

Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

Information Technology and Electrical Engineering"> The research at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering addresses challenges ranging from basic research – in mathematics, computer science, cybernetics, nano and micro electronics – to global research demands within energy, health and welfare, robust and secure ICT services, and marine and arctic operations. Thank you for supporting our iGEM team!

For more information about The Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, visit their website.

NTNU Health

NTNU Health is one of four thematic areas of focus at NTNU. NTNU Health will provide innovative solutions to complex health challenges and facilitate interdisciplinary research collaboration with a clear technological profile. The activities of the focus area are organized in three themes: "Health promotion, prevention and empowerment", "Diagnostics and therapy" and "ICT systems, welfare technology and organization of health services". These thematic areas are rooted in a strong research environment at NTNU. NTNU Health aims to help develop new professional environments and new skills, with special emphasis on sustainable healthcare and help to improve global health. Thank you for supporting our iGEM team!

For more information about NTNU Health, visit their website.

Vectron Biosolutions

Vectron Biosolutions was founded in 2008 as a result of more than 15 years of research in Professor Svein Valla's research group at the Department of Biotechnology here at NTNU in Trondheim. Professor Svein Valla is a world-leading expert on gene expression in bacteria and vector technology with more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His research has resulted in a novel technology platform for production of recombinant proteins that can be used for higher protein production levels at lower costs and increased solubility. We are grateful for your support!

For more information about Vectron Biosolutions, you can visit their website.

Tekna

Tekna was established in and is today Norway’s largest organization for students with a master degree within fields of Natural Science and Technology. Their 74 000 members work daily towards solving challenges facing the society through innovations and development of new technology. Among many things Tekna arrange seminars, offer legal advice, job application advice and offer networking opportunities. Tekna represents some of Norway’s brightest minds which gradually increases in number. We appreciate your support!

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Norsk Biokjemisk Selskap

NBS – Norsk Biokjemisk Selskap (Norwegian Biochemical Society) – was establish in 1968 and aims to promote Biochemistry in Norway. The company represents Norwegian Biochemistry and makes sure to maintain contact with international organizations within the fields of Biochemistry. We appreciate your support!

For more information about NBS, visit their website.