Sponsors & partners

Together, our sponsors and partners play an integral role in the advancement of BOLD. Their support is critical to our ongoing operation and mission.

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Essential resources that empower
our mission

Support from sponsors has allowed the BOLD platform to operate for over two decades. Their commitment to biodiversity research has enabled the growth and advancement of the platform.  

Database Partners

BOLD collaborates with key data hosting organizations.  By working with these partners to disseminate DNA barcode data, BOLD ensure the interoperability, and maximizes the utilization of the data it hosts.

International Barcode of Life

BOLD and the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) work hand in hand to advance global DNA barcoding initiatives. By uniting researchers from over 25 countries, iBOL fosters international cooperation that enhances BOLD’s mission. Our partnership with iBOL focuses on developing and promoting standardized DNA barcoding protocols, ensuring reliable and consistent data for biodiversity research worldwide.

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Global Collaboration

iBOL unites researchers from over 25 countries, fostering international cooperation in DNA barcoding

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Data Standardization

They lead efforts in developing and promoting standardized protocols for DNA barcoding.

Centre for Biodiversity Genomics

BOLD and the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) have a synergistic relationship. While the CBG is host to the BOLD platform, the database and analytical tools available through the BOLD platform enable the CBG’s mission to advance DNA-based systems for species identification and catalogue life on Earth. 

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Biodiversity Research

The CBG runs a prominent research program in biodiversity science, driving the development of methods, technologies, and workflows critical to the advancement of DNA based species detection and discovery.

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Leaders in Methodology

The CBG houses the Canadian Centre for DNA Barcoding, the premier lab for providing DNA barcode-based species identification services.

National Center for Biotechnology Information

BOLD leverages the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)’s robust data hosting and bioinformatics tools to extend the reach of DNA barcode data. Partnership with the NCBI ensures that data generated for DNA barcoding projects is well-supported and broadly discoverable.

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Data Hosting

NCBI hosts the largest collection of genomes and annotated sequences, providing invaluable resources for researchers in genomics, bioinformatics, and related fields to advance their understanding of biological diversity.

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Bioinformatics Tools

They offer a suite of bioinformatics tools for analyzing and interpreting genetic data.

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

The Naturalis Biodiversity Center  is a research institute with an extensive natural history collection and rapidly expanding informatics and laboratory capabilities.  Naturalis serves as an important hub for the European barcoding community by hosting the European BOLD mirror and providing laboratory services to researchers in the region.

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Museum Collections

Naturalis houses one of the largest natural history collections in the world, aiding in species identification and research.

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Public Engagement

They engage the public through exhibitions and educational programs, promoting biodiversity awareness.

Global Biodiversity Information Facility

BOLD partners with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) to enhance data accessibility and quality for biodiversity research and conservation efforts. GBIF aggregates biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it readily available for researchers worldwide, thereby supporting comprehensive and impactful biodiversity studies.

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Data Aggregation

GBIF aggregates biodiversity data from multiple sources, making it accessible for research and conservation efforts.

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Global Network

They facilitate a global network of data providers, enhancing the availability and quality of biodiversity information.