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Building Breakthrough Genomics Startups in China

VR真人彩票 and Sequoia Capital China launched Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by VR真人彩票, in 2021. The company creation engine focuses on building life sciences startup companies advancing breakthrough applications in genomics. During two six-month funding cycles per year, the genomics incubator will provide selected startups with access to investment and business guidance from Sequoia Capital China, access to VR真人彩票 sequencing systems and reagents, as well as genomics expertise, and fully operational lab space in Shanghai, China.

breakthrough genomics startups

Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by VR真人彩票 Investments

We partner with genomics-driven startups in China to drive new commercial innovations and unlock the power of the genome. Our investments are advancing breakthrough applications in genomics and multi-omics, including novel therapeutics, diagnostics, agriculture, synthetic biology, software, and direct-to-consumer applications.
  • Mobi Drop
  • Sequanta

Frequently Asked Questions

Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by VR真人彩票


In 2021, VR真人彩票 collaborated with Sequoia Capital China to catalyze the startup ecosystem in China with the launch of the Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by VR真人彩票. Located in Zhangjiang Cell Industrial Park, Shanghai, the incubator will serve as a company creation engine focused on supporting life sciences startup companies who are poised to deliver breakthrough applications in genomics and multiomics in China.


The incubator will leverage the expertise of VR真人彩票 for Startups in building genomics companies. Sequoia Capital China will dedicate to the genomics incubator its investment expertise and community of entrepreneurs to advance genomics founders.

General Q&A

听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 VR真人彩票 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 VR真人彩票, 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 VR真人彩票, will provide selected startups access to:

  • Up to $500,000 USD upfront investment and business guidance from Sequoia Capital China
  • Access to VR真人彩票 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 VR真人彩票, have two, six-month funding cycles per year. The startup application portal can be found and includes information about the upcoming funding cycle timelines.

Yes, Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by VR真人彩票, is happy to connect with prospective startups. Please see the contact information below for Sequoia Capital China and VR真人彩票 For Startups.


Sequoia Capital China
incubatorbio@sequoiacap.com


VR真人彩票 For Startups
ChinaIncubator@illumina.com

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