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Exhibit 10.2

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION

1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN

(as amended April 24, 2007, January 29, 2008, April 24, 2008)

     1. Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of this Stock Option Plan are to attract and
retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide
additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants and to promote the success of the
Company’s business. Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory
Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant.

     2. Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:

          (a) “Administrator” means the Board or any of its Committees as shall be administering
the Plan in accordance with Section 4 hereof.

          (b) “Applicable Laws” means the requirements relating to the administration of stock
option plans under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any
stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable
laws of any other country or jurisdiction where Options are granted under the Plan.

          (c) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

          (d) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

          (e) “Committee” means a committee of Directors appointed by the Board in accordance
with Section 4 hereof.

          (f) “Common Stock” means the Common Stock of the Company.

          (g) “Company” means Fluidigm Corporation, a Delaware corporation.

          (h) “Consultant” means any person who is engaged by the Company or any Parent or
Subsidiary to render consulting or advisory services to such entity.

          (i) “Director” means a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.

          (j) “Disability” means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3)
of the Code.

          (k) “Employee” means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the
Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. A Service Provider shall not cease to be an
Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between
locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, any Subsidiary, or any successor. For
purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed three (3) months, unless reemployment
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reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so
guaranteed, then six (6) months following the first day of such leave any Incentive Stock Option
held by the Optionee shall cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and shall be treated
for tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a
director’s fee by the Company shall be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.

          (l) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

          (m) “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as
follows:

               (i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market
system, including without limitation the Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq SmallCap Market of
The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for such stock (or
the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the last
market trading day prior to the time of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or
such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

               (ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling
prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked
prices for the Common Stock on the last market trading day prior to the day of determination; or

               (iii) In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value
thereof shall be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

          (n) “Incentive Stock Option” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock
option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

          (o) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an Option not intended to qualify as an
Incentive Stock Option.

          (p) “Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of
Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

          (q) “Option” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

          (r) “Option Agreement” means a written or electronic agreement between the Company and
an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Option grant. The Option
Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

          (s) “Option Exchange Program” means a program whereby outstanding Options are
exchanged for Options with a lower exercise price.

          (t) “Optioned Stock” means the Common Stock subject to an Option.

          (u) “Optionee” means the holder of an outstanding Option granted under the Plan.

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          (v) “Parent” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as
defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

          (w) “Plan” means this 1999 Stock Option Plan.

          (x) “Service Provider” means an Employee, Director or Consultant.

          (y) “Share” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section
11 below.

          (z) “Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing,
as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

     3. Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 11 of the Plan,
the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be subject to option and sold under the Plan is
14,800,000 Shares. The Shares may be authorized but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

     If an Option expires or becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full, or is
surrendered pursuant to an Option Exchange Program, the unpurchased Shares which were subject
thereto shall become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has
terminated). However, Shares that have actually been issued under the Plan, upon exercise of an
Option, shall not be returned to the Plan and shall not become available for future distribution
under the Plan, except that if Shares are repurchased by the Company at their original purchase
price, such Shares shall become available for future grant under the Plan.

     4. Administration of the Plan.

          (a) Administrator. The Plan shall be administered by the Board or a Committee
appointed by the Board, which Committee shall be constituted to comply with Applicable Laws.

          (b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan and, in the
case of a Committee, the specific duties delegated by the Board to such Committee, and subject to
the approval of any relevant authorities, the Administrator shall have the authority in its
discretion:

               (i) to determine the Fair Market Value;

               (ii) to select the Service Providers to whom Options may from time to time be granted
hereunder;

               (iii) to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each such award granted hereunder;

               (iv) to approve forms of agreement for use under the Plan;

               (v) to determine the terms and conditions, of any Option granted hereunder. Such terms and
conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Options may
be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting

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acceleration or waiver of
forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Option or the Common Stock
relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion,
shall determine;

               (vi) to determine whether and under what circumstances an Option may be settled in cash under
subsection 9(e) instead of Common Stock;

               (vii) to reduce the exercise price of any Option to the then current Fair Market Value if the
Fair Market Value of the Common Stock covered by such Option has declined since the date the Option
was granted;

               (viii) to initiate an Option Exchange Program;

               (ix) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including
rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of qualifying for preferred
tax treatment under foreign tax laws;

               (x) to allow Optionees to satisfy withholding tax obligations by electing to have the Company
withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option that number of Shares having a
Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. The Fair Market Value of the Shares
to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be
determined. All elections by Optionees to have Shares withheld for this purpose shall be made in
such form and under such conditions as the Administrator may deem necessary or advisable; and

               (xi) to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and awards granted pursuant to the Plan.

          (c) Effect of Administrator’s Decision. All decisions, determinations and
interpretations of the Administrator shall be final and binding on all Optionees.

     5. Eligibility.

          (a) Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted to Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options
may be granted only to Employees.

          (b) Each Option shall be designated in the Option Agreement as either an Incentive Stock
Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However, notwithstanding such designation, to the extent
that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options
are exercisable for the first time by the Optionee during any calendar year (under all plans of the
Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) exceeds $100,000, such Options shall be treated as
Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 5(b), Incentive Stock Options shall be
taken into account in the order in which they were granted. The Fair Market Value of the
Shares shall be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.

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          (c) Neither the Plan nor any Option shall confer upon any Optionee any right with respect to
continuing the Optionee’s relationship as a Service Provider with the Company, nor shall it
interfere in any way with his or her right or the Company’s right to terminate such relationship at
any time, with or without cause.

     6. Term of Plan. The Plan shall become effective upon its adoption by the Board. It
shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years unless sooner terminated under Section 13 of
the Plan.

     7. Term of Option. The term of each Option shall be stated in the Option Agreement;
provided, however, that the term shall be no more than ten (10) years from the date of grant
thereof. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the
Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all
classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Option shall be five
(5) years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Option Agreement.

     8. Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

          (a) The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option shall
be such price as is determined by the Administrator, but shall be subject to the following:

               (i) In the case of an Incentive Stock Option

                    (1) granted to an Employee who, at the time of grant of such Option, owns stock representing
more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any
Parent or Subsidiary, the exercise price shall be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per
Share on the date of grant.

                    (2) granted to any other Employee, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than 100% of
the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

               (ii) In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price shall be no less
than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

               (iii) Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price
other than as required above pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent
with, Section 424(a) of the Code.

          (b) The consideration to be paid for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option,
including the method of payment, shall be determined by the Administrator (and, in the case of an
Incentive Stock Option, shall be determined at the time of grant). Such consideration may consist
of (1) cash, (2) check, (3) promissory note, (4) other Shares, provided such Shares have a Fair
Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to
which
such Option shall be exercised and provided further that accepting such Shares will not result
in adverse accounting consequences to the Company, as determined by the Administrator in its sole

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discretion, (5) consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise program implemented
by the Company in connection with the Plan, or (6) such other consideration and method of payment
for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, (7) any combination of the
foregoing methods of payment. In making its determination as to the type of consideration to
accept, the Administrator shall consider if acceptance of such consideration may be reasonably
expected to benefit the Company.

     9. Exercise of Option.

          (a) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option granted hereunder
shall be exercisable according to the terms hereof at such times and under such conditions as
determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Option Agreement. Unless the Administrator
provides otherwise, vesting of Options granted shall be tolled during any unpaid leave of absence.
An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

     An Option shall be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) written or electronic
notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise
the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised.
Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator
and permitted by the Option Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option shall
be issued in the name of the Optionee or, if requested by the Optionee, in the name of the Optionee
and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the
books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or
receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Shares,
notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company shall issue (or cause to be issued) such
Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other
right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in
Section 11 of the Plan.

     Exercise of an Option in any manner shall result in a decrease in the number of Shares
thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of
Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

          (b) Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If an Optionee ceases to be a
Service Provider, such Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is
specified in the Option Agreement (of at least thirty (30) days) to the extent that the Option is
vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of the
Option as set forth in the Option Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Option
Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for three (3) months following the Optionee’s
termination. If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or her entire
Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If,
after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by
the Administrator, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert
to the Plan.

          (c) Disability of Optionee. If an Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider as a
result of the Optionee’s Disability, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option within such period
of

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time as is specified in the Option Agreement (of at least six (6) months) to the extent the
Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term
of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the
Option Agreement, the Option shall remain exercisable for twelve (12) months following the
Optionee’s termination. If, on the date of termination, the Optionee is not vested as to his or
her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option shall revert to the
Plan. If, after termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to
the Plan.

          (d) Death of Optionee. If an Optionee dies while a Service Provider, the Option may
be exercised within such period of time as is specified in the Option Agreement (of at least six
(6) months) to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death (but in no event later
than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement) by the
Optionee’s estate or by a person who acquires the right to exercise the Option by bequest or
inheritance. In the absence of a specified time in the Option Agreement, the Option shall remain
exercisable for twelve (12) months following the Optionee’s termination. If, at the time of death,
the Optionee is not vested as to the entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of
the Option shall immediately revert to the Plan. If the Option is not so exercised within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option shall revert to
the Plan.

          (e) Buyout Provisions. The Administrator may at any time offer to buy out for a
payment in cash or Shares, an Option previously granted, based on such terms and conditions as the
Administrator shall establish and communicate to the Optionee at the time that such offer is made.

     10. Non-Transferability of Options. The Options may not be sold, pledged, assigned,
hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of
descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Optionee, only by the
Optionee.

     11. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Merger or Asset Sale.

          (a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the stockholders of
the Company, the number of shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Option, and the
number of shares of Common Stock which have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to
which no Options have yet been granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or
expiration of an Option, as well as the price per share of Common Stock covered by each such
outstanding Option, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of
issued shares of Common Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend,
combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the
number of issued shares of Common Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company or
other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares that the Administrator
determines is necessary to prevent diminution or enlargement of benefits or potential benefits
intended to be made available under the Plan. The conversion of any convertible securities of the
Company shall not be deemed to have been “effected without receipt of consideration.” Such
adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall be final,
binding and conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares
of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect,
and no

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adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of
Common Stock subject to an Option.

          (b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution or
liquidation of the Company, the Administrator shall notify each Optionee as soon as practicable
prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction. The Administrator in its discretion may
provide for an Optionee to have the right to exercise his or her Option until fifteen (15) days
prior to such transaction as to all of the Optioned Stock covered thereby, including Shares as to
which the Option would not otherwise be exercisable. In addition, the Administrator may provide
that any Company repurchase option applicable to any Shares purchased upon exercise of an Option
shall lapse as to all such Shares, provided the proposed dissolution or liquidation takes place at
the time and in the manner contemplated. To the extent it has not been previously exercised, an
Option will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

          (c) Merger or Asset Sale. In the event of a merger of the Company with or into
another corporation, or the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, each
outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option or right substituted by the successor
corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. In the event that the
successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for an Option (or portion thereof), the
Optionee shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise the Option (or portion thereof) that is
not assumed or substituted for as to all of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which it
would not otherwise be vested or exercisable. If an Option is not assumed or substituted for in
the event of a merger or sale of assets, the Administrator shall notify the Optionee in writing or
electronically that the Option shall be fully exercisable for a period of fifteen (15) days from
the date of such notice, and the Option shall terminate upon the expiration of such period. For
the purposes of this paragraph, the Option shall be considered assumed if, following the merger or
sale of assets, the option or right confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share
subject to the Option immediately prior to the merger or sale of assets, the consideration (whether
stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or sale of assets by holders
of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were
offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of
the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or
sale of assets is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the
Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to
be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each Share subject to the Option, to be solely
common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share
consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or sale of assets.

     12. Time of Granting Options. The date of grant of an Option shall, for all purposes,
be the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Option, or such other
date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination shall be given to each
Service Provider to whom an Option is so granted within a reasonable time after the date of such
grant.

     13. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

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          (a) Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or
terminate the Plan.

          (b) Stockholder Approval. The Board shall obtain stockholder approval of any Plan
amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.

          (c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration, suspension or
termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of any Optionee, unless mutually agreed otherwise
between the Optionee and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the
Optionee and the Company. Termination of the Plan shall not affect the Administrator’s ability to
exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Options granted under the Plan prior to
the date of such termination.

     14. Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

          (a) Legal Compliance. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an
Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and delivery of such Shares shall
comply with Applicable Laws and shall be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company
with respect to such compliance.

          (b) Investment Representations. As a condition to the exercise of an Option, the
Administrator may require the person exercising such Option to represent and warrant at the time of
any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present
intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a
representation is required.

     15. Inability to Obtain Authority. The inability of the Company to obtain authority
from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to
be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of
any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite
authority shall not have been obtained.

     16. Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan, shall at all
times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the
requirements of the Plan.

     17. Stockholder Approval. The Plan shall be subject to approval by the stockholders of the
Company within twelve (12) months after the date the Plan is adopted. Such stockholder approval
shall be obtained in the degree and manner required under Applicable Laws.

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APPENDIX A

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION

1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN

Additional Terms and Conditions for Options received by Employees Resident in the Netherlands

     The additional terms and conditions detailed below are to be read in conjunction with the Plan
and the Option Agreement relating to Options granted to Employees resident in the Netherlands. Any
terms and provisions not specifically defined below for Employees subject to the laws of the
Netherlands will have the same meaning as defined in the Plan and the applicable Option Agreement.

     1. Definitions. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Plan, the following definitions
shall apply for Options granted to Employees resident in the Netherlands.

          (a) Acknowledgement Date. “Acknowledgement Date” means the date upon which an Option
Agreement is signed and returned to the Company (or the Employee’s employer if so designated by the
Company) by the Employee. 

          (c) Employee. “Employee” means any person permanently employed by the Company or any
Parent or Subsidiary of the Company based upon such factors as are deemed appropriate by the
Administrator in its discretion, subject to any requirments and provisions of the applicable Dutch
laws, including the provisions of the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). The term “Employee”,
however, shall not include an individual who, either by himself or through his Relative or through
a corporate entity, holds, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the equity of the Company.

          (d) Relative. “Relative” means immediate relative, namely one’s spouse, parent,
parent of spouse, brother, sister, brother of spouse, sister of spouse or child of the person or
spouse.

     2. Eligibility. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Plan, Options granted to
residents of the Netherlands may only be granted to Employees who, either by themselves or through
a corporate entity or through his Relative, do not hold, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the
equity of the Company. Consultants resident in the Netherlands shall not be eligible to receive
Options.

     Options may be granted to Employees in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Appendix
A to the Plan as the Administrator deems appropriate. In determining which Employees may be
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provide additional incentive to Employees and whether such Options will promote the success of
the Company’s business.

     3. Dutch Taxes. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Plan and pursuant to
Section 4(b)(ix) of this Plan, the following shall apply for residents in the Netherlands

          (a) All tax and social security consequences and obligations regarding any other compulsory
payments arising from the grant, possesion or exercise of any Options, from the payment for, or the
subsequent possesion or disposition of or from any other event or act of the Company (or the
Employee’s employer) or the Employee hereunder, shall be borne solely by the Employee, and the
Employee shall indemnify the Company (or the Employee’s employer) and hold it harmless against and
from any and all liability for any such tax or social security payment, or interest or penalty
thereon, including without limitation, liabilities relating to the necessity to withhold, or to
have withheld, any such tax or social security payment from any payment made to the Employee.

          (b) The Company (or the Employee’s employer) is at any time entitled to withhold from wages
payable to the Employee any tax and social security amounts due with respect to the grant or
exercise of any Options.

          (c) On the Acknowledgement Date, the Employee may deliver to the Company a signed written
notice in accordance with Article 10(a)(3) of the Dutch Wage Tax Act 1964 (Wet op de Loonbelasting
1964) (hereafter: the “Written Notice”) with respect to the Options. The Written Notice will
indicate that Dutch withholding tax will be due upon exercise of the Options. If no such Written
Notice has been received by the Company on the Acknowledgement Date, any withholding tax will
automatically be due upon vesting of the Options.

The Company shall immediately send the Written Notice to the competent Dutch tax authorities.
Notwithstanding the provisions under Section 9 of the Plan, if a Written Notice has been received
by the Company on the Acknowledgement Date, the Options granted under Appendix A will not be
exercisable until the competent Dutch tax authorities has received the Written Notice.

     4. Merger or Asset Sale. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11(c), if the successor
corporation (or any parent or subsidiary thereof) intends to assume or substitute each outstanding
Option in a merger of the Company with or into another corporation, or the sale of substantially
all of the assets of the Company and the rules and regulations governing Options granted to
Employees in the Netherlands (the “Netherlands Options”) do not permit assumption or substitution
of the Netherlands Options in the same manner as other Options, then the Administrator, in its
discretion, may provide for the termination of the Netherlands Options upon the consummation of the
transaction or provide for the assumption or substitution of the Netherlands Options in a different
manner than the assumption or substitution of other Options.

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APPENDIX B

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION

1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN

(Added April 24, 2007)

Additional Terms and Conditions for Options received by Employees Resident in France

     The additional terms and conditions detailed below are to be read in conjunction with the Plan
and the Option Agreement relating to Options granted to Employees resident in France. Any terms
and provisions not specifically defined below for Employees subject to the laws of France will have
the same meaning as defined in the Plan and the applicable Option Agreement.

     In order to promote compliance of the Plan with the principles set out by the French tax
authorities in their regulations 4 N 2431 dated August 30, 1997, in furtherance of Article 80 bis
III of the French Code Général des Impôts, any Option granted under the Plan to residents of France
will be subject to the conditions stated below.

     As a matter of principle, any provision included in the Plan, the Option Agreement or any
other document evidencing the terms and conditions of an Option that would contravene any
substantive principle set out in Articles L.225-177 to L.225-186 of the French Code de Commerce
shall not be applicable to Optionees who are residents of France.

     1. Definitions. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Plan, the following definitions
shall apply for Options granted to Employees resident in France.

          (a) Applicable Laws. “Applicable Laws” means the legal requirements relating to the
administration of stock option plans under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state
securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is
listed or quoted and French corporate, securities, labor and tax laws.

          (b) Employee. “Employee” means (i) any person employed by the Company or a branch of
the Company or a Subsidiary in a salaried position within the meaning Applicable Laws, who does not
own more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, or any
Parent or Subsidiary, and who is a resident of the Republic of France or (ii) any person employed
by the Company or a branch of the Company or a Subsidiary who is a resident of the Republic of
France for tax purposes or who performs his or her duties in France and is subject to French income
social security contributions on his or her remuneration.

          (c) Fair Market Value. “Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the dollar value of
Common Stock determined as follows:

               (i) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market
system, including without limitation the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq

 

 

Global Select Market of the Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value will be the average quotation
price for the last twenty (20) days preceding the date of determination for such Common Stock (or
the average closing bid for such twenty (20) day period, if no sales were reported) as quoted on
such exchange or system and reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the
Administrator deems reliable;

               (ii) If the Common Stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Stock market (but not on the Nasdaq Global
Market or Nasdaq Global Select Market thereof) or regularly quoted by a recognized securities
dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value will be the mean between the high
bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock for the last twenty (20) days preceding the date of
determination; or

               (iii) In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the Fair Market Value
thereof will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

          (d) Subsidiary. “Subsidiary” means any participating subsidiary of the Company
located in the Republic of France and that falls within the definition of “subsidiary” within the
meaning of Section L. 225-180 paragraph 1 of the French commercial code.

          (e) Termination. “Termination” means if the Optionee is an Employee, the last day of
any statutory or contractual notice period whether worked or not (provided, only the employer, and
not the Optionee, may decide whether the Optionee works during the notice period) and irrespective
of whether the termination of the employment agreement is due to resignation or dismissal of the
Employee for any reason whatsoever; if the Optionee is a corporate officer as defined in Section 2
of this Appendix B, Termination means the date on which he or she effectively leaves his or her
position as a corporate officer for any reason whatsoever.

     2. Eligibility. Options granted pursuant to this Appendix B may be granted only to
Employees, the Président du conseil d’administration, the membres du directoire, the Directeur
général, the directeurs généraux délégués, the Gérant of a company with capital divided by shares;
provided, however, that the administrateurs and the membres du conseil de surveillance who are also
Employees of the Subsidiary in accordance with a valid employment agreement pursuant to Applicable
Laws may be granted Options hereunder. For the purpose of this Appendix B, when applicable, the
rules set forth for an Employee will be applicable to the aforementioned corporate officers.

     3. Stock Subject to the Plan. The total number of Options outstanding which may be
exercised for newly issued Shares may at no time exceed that number equal to one-third
(1/3rd) of the Company’s voting stock, whether preferred stock of the Company or Common
Stock. If any Optioned Stock is to consist of reacquired Shares, such Optioned Stock must be
purchased by the Company, in the limit of ten percent (10%) of its share capital, prior to the date
of the grant of the corresponding new Option and must be reserved and set aside for such purposes.
In addition, the new Option must be granted within one (1) year of the acquisition of the Shares
underlying such new Option.

     4. Limitations Upon Granting of Options.

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          (a) Declaration of Dividend; Capital Increase. To the extent applicable to the
Company, Options cannot be granted during the twenty (20) trading days from (i) the date the Common
Stock is trading on an ex-dividend basis or (ii) a capital increase.

          (b) Non-Public Information. To the extent applicable to the Company, the Company will
not grant Options during the closed periods required under Section L 225-177 of the French
Commercial Code. As a result, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, Options cannot be
granted:

               (i) during the ten (10) trading days preceding and following the date on which the
consolidated accounts, or, if unavailable, the annual accounts, are made public;

               (ii) during the period between the date on which the Company’s governing bodies (i.e., the
Board) become aware of information which, if made public, could have a material impact on the price
of the Shares, and the date ten (10) trading days after such information is made public.

          (c) Right to Employment. Neither the Plan nor any Option will confer upon any
Optionee any right with respect to continuing the Optionee’s employment relationship with the
Company or any Subsidiary.

     5. Exercise Price. The exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to
exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator upon the date of grant of the Option
and stated in the Option Agreement, but in no event will be less than the higher of (i) eighty
percent (80%) of (A) the Fair Market Value on the date the Option is granted, or (B) if applicable,
the average purchase price paid by the Company for such Shares, or (ii) the exercise price as
determined under Section 8(a) of the Plan. The exercise price cannot be modified while an Option
is outstanding, except as required by Applicable Laws.

     6. Term of Option. The term of each Option will be as stated in the Option Agreement;
provided, however, that the maximum term of an Option will not exceed ten (10) years from the date
of grant of the Option.

     7. Exercise of Option; Restriction on Sale.

          (a) Except as otherwise explicitly set forth in the Option Agreement, Options granted
hereunder may be not be exercised within one (1) year of the date the Option is granted (the
“Initial Exercise Date”) whether or not the Option has vested prior to such time; provided,
however, that the Initial Exercise Date will be automatically adjusted to conform with any changes
under Applicable Laws so that the length of time from the date of grant to the Initial Exercise
Date when added to the length of time in which Shares may not be disposed of after the Initial
Exercise Date as provided in Section 7(b) below, will allow for favorable tax and social security
treatment under Applicable Laws. Thereafter, Options may be exercised to the extent they have
vested.

An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) written or electronic notice of
exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option,

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and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised together with
any applicable withholding taxes and social security contributions. Full payment may consist of
any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Option
Agreement and the Plan. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the
books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or
receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares,
notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such
Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other
right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in
Section 11 of the Plan and to the extent permitted by Applicable Law.

          (b) The Shares subject to an Option may not be transferred, assigned or hypothecated in any
manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution before the date three (3)
years from the Initial Exercise Date, except for any events provided for in Article 91 ter of
Annex II to the French tax code; provided, however, that the duration of this restriction on sale
will be automatically adjusted to conform with any changes to the holding period required for
favorable tax and social security treatment under Applicable Laws to the extent permitted under
Applicable Laws.

          (c) Termination of Employment Relationship. Upon Termination of an Optionee’s status
as an Employee (other than upon the Optionee’s death or Disability), the Optionee may exercise his
or her Option within such period of time as specified in the Option Agreement, and only to the
extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise it at the date of Termination (but in no event
later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement). If, at
the date of Termination, the Optionee is not entitled to exercise his or her entire Option, the
Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after
Termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the
Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the
Plan.

          (d) Disability of Optionee. Upon Termination of an Optionee’s status as an Employee
terminates as a result of the Optionee’s Disability, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option at
any time within such period of time as specified in the Option Agreement, but only to the extent
that the Optionee was entitled to exercise it at the date of such Termination (but in no event
later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Option Agreement). If, at
the date of Termination, the Optionee is not entitled to exercise his or her entire Option, the
Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after
Termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the
Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

          (e) Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of an Optionee while an Employee,
the Option may be exercised at any time within six (6) months following the date of death by the
Optionee’s estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or
inheritance, but only to the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise the Option at the
date of
death. If, at the time of death, the Optionee was not entitled to exercise his or her entire

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Option, the Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If,
after death, the Optionee’s estate or a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by
bequest or inheritance does not exercise the Option within the time specified herein, the Option
will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will immediately revert to the Plan.

     8. Non-Transferability of Options. An Option may not be sold, pledged, assigned,
hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of
descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Optionee, only by the
Optionee.

     9. Changes in Capitalization. If any adjustment provided for in Section 11(a) of the
Plan to the exercise price and the number of shares of Common Stock covered by outstanding Options
would violate Applicable Laws in such a way to jeopardize the favorable tax and social security
treatment of this Plan together with this Appendix B and the Options granted thereunder, then no
such adjustment will be made prior to the exercise of any such outstanding Option.

     10. Information Statements to Optionees. The Company or its Subsidiary, as required
under Applicable Laws, will provide to each Optionee, with copies to the appropriate governmental
entities, such statements of information as required by the Applicable Laws.

     11. Reporting to the Stockholders’ Meeting. The Subsidiary of the Company, if
required under Applicable Laws, will provide its stockholders with an annual report with respect to
Options granted and/or exercised by its Employees in the financial year.

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Exhibit 10.13

FLUIDIGM CORPORATION

EMPLOYMENT AND SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

     This Change of Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and
between [                                        ] (“Executive”) and Fluidigm Corporation (the “Company”), effective as of
[DATE] (the “Effective Date”).

RECITALS

     Whereas, it is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the
possibility of an acquisition by another company or other Change of Control (as defined herein).
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration can be a
distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities.

     Whereas, the Board believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its
stockholders to provide Executive with an incentive to continue his or her employment to motivate
Executive to maximize the value of the Company upon a Change of Control for the benefit of its
stockholders.

     Whereas, the Board believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its
stockholders to provide Executive with certain severance benefits upon Executive’s termination of
employment without cause or upon a constructive termination following a Change of Control of the
Company and to provide Executive with certain severance benefits upon Executive’s termination of
employment without cause outside of the change of control context, in order to provide Executive
with enhanced financial security and incentive to remain with the Company.

     Whereas, certain capitalized terms used in the Agreement are defined in Section 6
below.

AGREEMENT

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the
parties hereto agree as follows:

     1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will terminate upon the date that all of the
obligations of the parties hereto with respect to this Agreement have been satisfied.

     2. At-Will Employment. The Company and Executive acknowledge that Executive’s
employment is and will continue to be at-will, as defined under applicable law, except as may
otherwise be specifically provided under the terms of a written formal employment agreement, if
any, between the Company and Executive (an “Employment Agreement”). As provided in Section 3(f)
below, Executive will be entitled to no benefits, compensation or other payments or rights upon
termination of employment other than those benefits expressly set forth in this Agreement.

 

 

     3. Severance Benefits.

          (a) Termination without Cause Prior to a Change of Control or After Twelve Months
Following a Change of Control. If prior to a Change of Control or after twelve (12) months
following a Change of Control, the Company (or any parent or subsidiary or successor of the
Company) terminates Executive’s employment without Cause, and, in each case, Executive signs and
does not revoke a standard release of claims with the Company in a form acceptable to the Company,
then Executive will receive, in addition to Executive’s salary payable through the date of
termination of employment and any other employee benefits earned and owed through the date of
termination, the following severance from the Company:

               (i) Severance Payment. As provided in Section 3(c) below, six (6) months severance
pay (less applicable withholding taxes) equal to the pro-rata portion of Executive’s base salary
(as in effect immediately prior to Executive’s termination).

               (ii) Continued Employee Benefits. Reimbursement for a period of up to six (6) months
(less applicable withholding taxes, if any) for the costs and expenses incurred by Executive and/or
Executive’s eligible dependents for coverage under the Company’s Benefit Plans, provided that such
coverage is timely elected under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or
similar applicable state statute (“COBRA”).

          (b) Constructive Termination or Termination without Cause Following a Change of
Control. If within twelve (12) months following a Change of Control (i) Executive terminates
his or her employment with the Company (or any parent or subsidiary or successor of the Company)
for Good Reason, or (ii) the Company (or any parent or subsidiary or successor of the Company)
terminates Executive’s employment without Cause, and, in each case, Executive signs and does not
revoke a standard release of claims with the Company in a form acceptable to the Company, then
Executive will receive, in addition to Executive’s salary payable through the date of termination
of employment and any other employee benefits earned and owed through the date of termination, the
following severance from the Company:

               (i) Severance Payment. As provided in Section 3(c) below, six (6) months severance
pay (less applicable withholding taxes) equal to the pro-rata portion of Executive’s base salary
(as in effect immediately prior to (A) the Change of Control, or (B) Executive’s termination,
whichever is greater).

               (ii) Accelerated Vesting of Options; Restricted Stock. Then-outstanding and unvested
stock options in Company common stock, stock appreciation rights and similar equity awards held by
Executive (“Options”) will immediately vest and become exercisable as to an all shares underlying
such Options. The Options will remain exercisable following the termination for the period
prescribed in the respective option agreement, which will not extend past the term of each Option.
Additionally, any shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units and similar equity awards
(“Restricted Stock”) then-held by Executive will immediately vest and the applicable Company right
of repurchase or reacquisition with respect to such shares of Restricted Stock will lapse as to all
such shares.

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               (iii) Continued Employee Benefits. Reimbursement for a period of up to six (6) months
(less applicable withholding taxes, if any) for the costs and expenses incurred by Executive and/or
Executive’s eligible dependents for coverage under the Company’s Benefit Plans, provided that such
coverage is timely elected under COBRA.

          (c) Timing of Severance Payments. The Company will pay the severance payments to
which Executive is entitled under Section 3(a)(i) above as salary continuation on the same basis
and timing as in effect immediately prior to the termination and the Company will pay the severance
payments to which Executive is entitled under Section 3(b)(i) in a lump sum. If Executive should
die before all amounts have been paid, such unpaid amounts will be paid in a lump sum payment (less
any withholding taxes) to Executive’s spouse, designated beneficiary, or otherwise to the personal
representative of Executive’s estate.

          (d) Voluntary Resignation; Termination For Cause. If Executive’s employment with the
Company terminates (i) voluntarily by Executive (except upon a termination for Good Reason within
twelve (12) months of a Change of Control), or (ii) for Cause by the Company (or any parent or
subsidiary or successor of the Company), then Executive will not be entitled to receive any
severance benefits and the sole obligation of the Company shall be to pay to Executive, an amount
equal to Executive’s base salary payable through the date of termination of employment and any
other employee benefits earned and owed through the date of termination.

          (e) Disability; Death. If the Company terminates Executive’s employment as a result
of Executive’s Disability, or Executive’s employment terminates due to his or her death, then
Executive will not be entitled to receive severance benefits and the sole obligation of the Company
shall be to pay to Executive an amount equal to Executive’s base salary payable to the date of
termination of employment and any other employee benefits earned and owed through the date of
termination to Executive, Executive’s spouse, designated beneficiary, or otherwise to the personal
representative of Executive’s estate, as the case may be.

          (f) Exclusive Remedy. In the event of a termination of Executive’s employment with
the Company (or any parent or subsidiary or successor of the Company), the provisions of this
Section 3 are intended to be and are exclusive and in lieu of any other rights or remedies to which
Executive or the Company may otherwise be entitled, whether at law, tort or contract, in equity, or
under this Agreement. Executive will be entitled to no benefits, compensation or other payments or
rights upon termination of employment other than those benefits expressly set forth in this Section
3.

          (g) Section 409A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if
Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and any final
regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (“Section 409A”) at the time of Executive’s
termination, then only that portion of the severance and benefits payable to Executive pursuant to
this Agreement (other than due to death), if any, and any other severance payments or separation
benefits which may be considered deferred compensation under Section 409A (together, the “Deferred
Compensation Separation Benefits”), which (when considered together) do not exceed the

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Section 409A Limit (as defined below) may be made within the first six (6) months following
Executive’s termination of employment in accordance with the payment schedule applicable to each
payment or benefit. Any portion of the Deferred Compensation Separation Benefits in excess of the
Section 409A Limit otherwise due to Executive on or within the six (6) month period following
Executive’s termination will accrue during such six (6) month period and will become payable in a
lump sum payment on the date six (6) months and one (1) day following the date of Executive’s
termination of employment or the date of Executive’s death if earlier. All subsequent Deferred
Compensation Separation Benefits, if any, will be payable in accordance with the payment schedule
applicable to each payment or benefit. The foregoing provisions are intended to comply with the
requirements of Section 409A so that none of the severance payments and benefits to be provided
hereunder will be subject to the additional tax imposed under Section 409A, and any ambiguities
herein will be interpreted to so comply. The Company and Executive agree to work together in good
faith to consider amendments to this Agreement and to take such reasonable actions which are
necessary, appropriate or desirable to avoid imposition of any additional tax or income recognition
prior to actual payment to Executive under Section 409A.

     For purposes of this Agreement, “Section 409A Limit” will mean the lesser of two (2) times:
(i) Executive’s annualized compensation based upon the annual rate of pay paid to Executive during
the Company’s taxable year preceding the Company’s taxable year of Executive’s termination of
employment as determined under Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii)(A)(1) and any Internal
Revenue Service guidance issued with respect thereto; or (ii) the maximum amount that may be taken
into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Section 401(a)(17) of the Code for the year in
which Executive’s employment is terminated.

     4. Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits
provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to Executive (i) constitute “parachute
payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then Executive’s severance benefits
under Section 4(a)(i) will be either:

          (a) delivered in full, or

          (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no
portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section
4999 of the Code,

whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local
income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Executive on an
after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some
portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the
Company and Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4
will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change
of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination will be conclusive and binding upon Executive
and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section
4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes
and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Sections 280G
and 4999 of the Code. The Company and Executive will furnish to the Accountants

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such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a
determination under this Section. The Company will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably
incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section 4.

     5. Definition of Terms. The following terms referred to in this Agreement will have
the following meanings:

          (a) Benefit Plans. For purposes of this Agreement, “Benefit Plans” means the group
health plans, policies or arrangements that the Company sponsors (or participates in) and that
immediately prior to Executive’s termination of employment provide Executive and/or Executive’s
eligible dependents with medical, dental, and/or vision benefits. Benefit Plans do not include any
other type of benefit (including, but not by way of limitation, disability, life insurance or
retirement benefits). A requirement that the Company provide Executive and Executive’s eligible
dependents with coverage under the Benefit Plans will not be satisfied unless the coverage is no
less favorable than that provided to senior executives of the Company at any applicable time during
the period Executive is entitled to receive severance pursuant to Section 3. The Company may, at
its option, satisfy any requirement that the Company provide coverage under any Benefit Plan by
providing coverage under a separate plan or plans providing coverage that is no less favorable or
by paying Executive a lump sum payment which is, on an after-tax basis, sufficient to provide
Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents with equivalent coverage under a third-party plan
that is reasonably available to Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents.

          (b) Cause. “Cause” is defined as (i) an act of dishonesty made by Executive in
connection with Executive’s responsibilities as an employee, (ii) Executive’s conviction of, or
plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving fraud, embezzlement or
any other act of moral turpitude, (iii) Executive’s gross misconduct, (iv) Executive’s unauthorized
use or disclosure of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Company or any other party
to whom Executive owes an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of Executive’s relationship with
the Company; (v) Executive’s willful breach of any obligations under any written agreement or
covenant with the Company; or (vi) Executive’s continued failure to perform his employment duties
after Executive has received a written demand of performance from the Company with specifically
sets forth the factual basis for the Company’s belief that Executive has not substantially
performed his duties and has failed to cure such non-performance to the Company’s satisfaction
within 10 business days after receiving such notice.

          (c) Change of Control. “Change of Control” of the Company is defined as:

               (i) any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended) is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under said
Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the total
voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities; or

               (ii) a change in the composition of the Board occurring within a two-year period, as a result
of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors”
will mean directors who either (A) are directors of the Company as of the date hereof, or (B) are
elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of

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at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or nomination (but
will not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or
threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company); or

               (iii) the date of the consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other
corporation that has been approved by the stockholders of the Company, other than a merger or
consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately
prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into
voting securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power
represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding
immediately after such merger or consolidation, or the stockholders of the Company approve a plan
of complete liquidation of the Company; or

               (iv) the date of the consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of all or
substantially all the Company’s assets.

          (d) Disability. “Disability” will mean that Executive has been unable to perform his
Company duties as the result of his incapacity due to physical or mental illness, and such
inability, at least twenty-six (26) weeks after its commencement, is determined to be total and
permanent by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to Executive or
Executive’s legal representative (such Agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably
withheld). Termination resulting from Disability may only be effected after at least 30 days’
written notice by the Company of its intention to terminate Executive’s employment. In the event
that Executive resumes the performance of substantially all of his duties hereunder before the
termination of his employment becomes effective, the notice of intent to terminate will
automatically be deemed to have been revoked.

          (e) Good Reason. “Good Reason” means the occurrence of one or more of the following
events effected without Executive’s prior consent, provided Executive terminates Executive’s
employment with the Company within one (1) year following the initial existence of the “Good Reason” condition (discussed below): (i) the
assignment to Executive of any duties or the reduction of Executive’s duties, either of which
results in a material diminution in Executive’s position or responsibilities with the Company;
provided that, it being understood that the continuance of Executive’s duties and responsibilities
at the subsidiary or divisional level following a Change of Control, rather than at the parent,
combined or surviving company level following such Change of Control shall not be deemed Good
Reason within the meaning of this clause (i); (ii) a material reduction by the Company in the base
salary of Executive; (iii) a material change in the geographic location at which Executive must
perform services (for purposes of this Agreement, the relocation of Executive to a facility or a
location less than 50 miles from Executive’s then-present location shall not be considered a
material change in geographic location); or (iv) any material breach by the Company of any material
provision of this Agreement. Executive will not resign for Good Reason without first providing the
Company with written notice of the acts or omissions constituting the grounds for “Good Reason”
within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of the grounds for “Good Reason” and a reasonable
cure period of not less than thirty (30) days following the date of such notice.

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     6. Successors.

          (a) The Company’s Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or
indirect and whether by purchase, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or
substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets will assume the obligations under this
Agreement and agree expressly to perform the obligations under this Agreement in the same manner
and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such obligations in the absence
of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” will include any
successor to the Company’s business and/or assets which executes and delivers the assumption
agreement described in this Section 6(a) or which becomes bound by the terms of this Agreement by
operation of law.

          (b) Executive’s Successors. The terms of this Agreement and all rights of Executive
hereunder will inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, Executive’s personal or legal
representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees.

          (c) Assumption. It shall be considered a material breach of the Agreement if the
Company fails to obtain the assumption of this Agreement by any successor to the Company.

     7. Notice.

          (a) General. Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement will
be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed
by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of
Executive, mailed notices will be addressed to him or her at the home address which he or she most
recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices will
be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and all notices will be directed to the attention of
its President.

          (b) Notice of Termination. Any termination by the Company for Cause or by Executive
for Good Reason or as a result of a voluntary resignation will be communicated by a notice of
termination to the other party hereto given in accordance with Section 7(a) of this Agreement.
Such notice will indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, will
set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for
termination under the provision so indicated, and will specify the termination date (which will be
not more than thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice). The failure by Executive to
include in the notice any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Good Reason will
not waive any right of Executive hereunder or preclude Executive from asserting such fact or
circumstance in enforcing his or her rights hereunder.

     8. Miscellaneous Provisions.

          (a) No Duty to Mitigate. Executive will not be required to mitigate the amount of any
payment contemplated by this Agreement, nor will any such payment be reduced by any earnings that
Executive may receive from any other source.

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          (b) Waiver. No provision of this Agreement will be modified, waived or discharged
unless the modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Executive and by
an authorized officer of the Company (other than Executive). No waiver by either party of any
breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party
will be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or
provision at another time.

          (c) Headings. All captions and section headings used in this Agreement are for
convenient reference only and do not form a part of this Agreement.

          (d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any Employment Agreement,
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto and supersedes in their entirety all prior
representations, understandings, undertakings or agreements (whether oral or written and whether
expressed or implied) of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

          (e) Choice of Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this
Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of California (with the exception of its
conflict of laws provisions).

          (f) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions
of this Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof,
which will remain in full force and effect.

          (g) Withholding. All payments made pursuant to this Agreement will be subject to
withholding of applicable income and employment taxes.

          (h) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will
be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement, in the case of the
Company by its duly authorized officer, as of the day and year set forth below.

	 	 	 	 	 
	COMPANY	 	FLUIDIGM CORPORATION
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	By:	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	EXECUTIVE

	 	By:	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Title:	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

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