The Madeiran Insects Bioblitz (MIB) project is a short-term project (April – October '24) aimed at creating a collection of reference genomes for endemic species in the Madeira archipelago, a biodiversity hotspot and UNESCO World Heritage site. The project will be developed in close collaboration with the Biodiversity Genomic Europe (BGE) consortium and will provide essential reference genomes for the accurate identification of Madeiran insect species through genomics. The project targets over 100 described species, primarily from the orders Diptera, Hemiptera, and Orthoptera. Approximately 60% of these species are endemic, and 74% are not listed in GOaT or associated with any other genomic project. The results will be crucial for addressing the global biodiversity crisis in vulnerable environments such as island systems.