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VR真人彩票 Accelerator Announces Third Funding Cycle of Genomics Startups

Invests in synthetic biology, reproductive health, skin microbiome and nutrition startups

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2015-- VR真人彩票. (NASDAQ:ILMN) announced today that VR真人彩票 Accelerator鈥攖he world鈥檚 first business accelerator focused solely on creating an innovation ecosystem for the genomics industry鈥攈as selected four new investments from a competitive pool of highly qualified applicants to be a part of its third funding cycle.

鈥淰R真人彩票 Accelerator is pleased to have such a promising group of startups join our growing genomics community,鈥 said Mostafa Ronaghi, Ph.D., VR真人彩票鈥檚 Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of VR真人彩票 Accelerator. 鈥淲e鈥檙e here to provide access to our best-in-class sequencers, a support team of genomics professionals and entrepreneurial coaches, and the tools each of these startups need to advance breakthrough applications in genomics.鈥

The selected startups for the third funding cycle 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.

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 VR真人彩票鈥檚 NextBio translational genomics database, VR真人彩票鈥檚 Genologics Clarity LIMS software, access to match funding through the $40 million , and VR真人彩票鈥檚 sequencing systems and reagents.

鈥淰R真人彩票 Accelerator continues to propel talented entrepreneurs by providing unparalleled resources to help advance their genomics startups,鈥 said Amanda Cashin, Ph.D., co-founder and Head of VR真人彩票 Accelerator. 鈥淭he quality and diversity of our four newest investments is an indicator of the potential impact of genomics in a range of different fields. We鈥檙e thrilled to have such an inspiring group join us for round three.鈥

Applications for the VR真人彩票 Accelerator Spring 2016 funding cycle are due by March 1, 2016. To apply, visit .

About VR真人彩票 Accelerator
VR真人彩票 Accelerator is the world鈥檚 first business accelerator focused solely on creating an innovation ecosystem for the genomics industry. It provides select startups with seed investment, business guidance, access to VR真人彩票鈥檚 sequencing systems and reagents, and fully operational lab space in the San Francisco Bay Area during each six-month funding cycle. For more information, visit .

About VR真人彩票.
VR真人彩票 is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit  and follow

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