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Illumina Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Healthtech · Medtech

Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assay aiming to analyze genetic variation and function. These studies help make the realization of personalized medicine possible. With such rapid advances in technology taking place, it is mission-critical to have solutions that are not only innovative, but flexible, scalable, and complete with industry-leading support and service. As a company that places a high value on collaborative interactions, rapid delivery of solutions, and prioritizing the needs of its customers, it strives to meet this challenge. Illumina's innovative, array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis serve as tools for disease research, drug development, and the development of molecular tests in the clinic.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Illumina ranks #104 globally and #44 in the United States. It ranks #11 in the Healthtech industry and #10 in the Medtech subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#104
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Healthtech
#11
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Medtech
#10
National · United States
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#44
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Key metrics

Illumina Startup Activity Metrics

Illumina has supported 49 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $5.1 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Illumina's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Illumina has deployed more than $1.1 billion in startup investments through Illumina corporate strategic investments and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 49 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Fintech, Foodtech, and Healthtech. Its venture arm Illumina corporate strategic investments has invested in over 11 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Healthtech, Software & Data, and Foodtech, categories where Illumina's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Illumina-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Illumina. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Illumina Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Illumina engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 49 startups in total based on our database.

Illumina Accelerator
Illumina Accelerator
Cohort Program · est. 2014
Cohort Program
At Illumina, we’re committed to unlocking the power of the genome, and we know we can’t do it alone. Illumina Accelerator is our way of accelerating innovation in the entrepreneurial communit
IC
Illumina corporate strategic investments
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
11 startups
Illumina Ventures
Illumina Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2016
Investment Program
Illumina Ventures is an independently managed venture fund in a strategic partnership with Illumina. Illumina provides the majority of their capital and access to the expertise and vision of
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Illumina

Illumina's top 5 associated startups have raised 91% of the $5.1 billion raised in the last ten years across all 49 associated startups, led by Grail at $2.3 billion. Illumina is associated with 47 active startups and 2 exits. Illumina Accelerator supports the largest number of startups, with 39 associated startups.

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Startups associated with Illumina
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
GrailGrailSB 579Ecommerce & RetailMenlo ParkDirect InvestmentIllumina corporate strategic investments
HelixHelixSB 553Software & DataSan MateoDirect InvestmentIllumina corporate strategic investments
TruvetaTruvetaSB 549HealthtechSeattleDirect InvestmentIllumina corporate strategic investments
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Illumina ranks #104 globally and #44 in the United States. It accounts for 4.1% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Healthtech industry and 0.3% of the activity generated by corporations in the United States. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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