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Primordia fills the gap with micro grants that let DIY biologists and tinkerers run their first experiment fast.
Primordia fills the gap with micro grants that let DIY biologists and tinkerers run their first experiment fast.
Biotech is breaking out of ivory towers. Garage labs, community biologists and small field teams are exploring new diagnostics, enzymes and bio-based materials. Yet most ideas stall before proof of concept because there is no funding tier below traditional grants.
Primordia provides up to $3,000 in flexible microgrants for tightly scoped biology experiments run in community labs. Funding typically covers membership fees, reagents, consumables, and basic materials. The expectation is simple: use a small budget to generate an initial proof of concept and concrete learnings within roughly 3–4 months.
Project should fall within the field of biology, with a clear experimental plan and an aspiration to solve a real-world problem over time.
Applicant has access to a local or community laboratory. We do not fund projects conducted in home labs.
No bio education background needed, but you should be capable of designing and executing your intended experiment.
Grantees are encouraged to share progress through short public updates and lab notes, so others can learn from what worked, what failed, and what comes next.