[jcarden]

What is required to start synthetic biology company from 0 depends on what problem you are trying to solve commercially. If you do not have a problem in particular, then you need to evaluate the current research and commercial synthetic biology space, approximate the gaps in services and identify a problem you would like to address. Once you have a better idea of the problem, then you will have an idea of where to start. What did you have in mind ?

[RahCom]

Thanks for your reply, and I apologize for my tardy response. I'm interested in the whole field of Synthetic Biology, with no particular research focus. From my understanding, synthetic biology is able to solve many world problems. This includes creating machines from synthetized components to solve the "particular problems" of the world, including ending world hunger, curing disease, solving our energy crises, and uplifting the human condition.

To add to my ask HN response: I have an master's degree in bioengineering, so I am no stranger to the field. I am unsure of where to focus my studies to maximize my contribution to the field. I hope that helps.