The SynCell Asia Initiative unites the brightest minds across Asia in the quest to build a synthetic cell. Founded in 2023 in Shenzhen, our consortium forges an interconnected community where academic insight, industrial expertise, and a shared passion for innovation are able to converge. Today, we have grown into a dynamic network spanning 6 countries and over 30 leading universities and research institutes, fueling groundbreaking interdisciplinary research in synthetic cell and fostering a collaborative culture without borders.