About Us
UVU Bio is dedicated to accelerating Africa’s growing bioeconomy by nurturing talent, supporting research, and creating pathways for innovation. From providing state-of-the-art lab facilities to offering mentorship and skills development, we’re empowering scientists and entrepreneurs to turn groundbreaking ideas into solutions that address Africa’s most pressing challenges.
Our Story
From Cape Town to Kigali, we’re proving that African innovation can solve Africa’s challenges. Each startup we support, each young mind we train and every researcher we enable, strengthens the DNA of a self-sustaining bioeconomy across the continent. UVU Bio was founded by UVU Africa Group and was established to fill a critical gap in the growing bioconomy.
Mission
Our mission is to advance Africa’s bioeconomy by turning scientific ideas into societal and environmental solutions. We promote collaboration and provide entrepreneurs with affordable lab space, incubation support, and expert mentorship.
Vision
Our vision is to be the key enabler of a thriving bioeconomy in Africa. We’re dedicated to helping biotech businesses grow and thrive by tapping into the continent’s special strengths.
Ethos
Science-driven collaboration: Uniting diverse perspectives for positive innovation.
Bold Execution catalyst: Turning visionary ideas into impactful reality.
Diverse Excellence: Forging solutions that conquer complex challenges.
Our Why
At UVU Bio, we harness technology for good by equipping Africa’s biotech talent with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to drive meaningful change. Through our open-access labs, we provide hands-on training with cutting-edge equipment, ensuring that aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs—regardless of their background—can develop real-world expertise. Our skills development programs and bespoke business incubation empower individuals to launch and scale biotech ventures that address critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable energy.
By fostering innovation in areas like vaccine and drug development, agriprocessing, and green energy, we actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UVU Bio is more than a biotech hub; it’s a launchpad for solutions that improve lives, strengthen industries, and shape Africa’s economic and environmental future.
What Sets Us Apart
Our team have a track record of commercilaising research ideas and bring this learning to the entrepreneurs.
Similarly, the other part that sets us apart in the technical skills component of our business will be the fact that our team of experienced science professionals transfer knowledge accumulated over decades to the candidates we train.
Our Team
The UVU Bio leadership team brings decades of expertise in biotech, AI regulation, facilities management, and commercialization, empowering startups to launch market-ready solutions while driving collaboration, mentorship, and sustainability in Africa’s bioeconomy.
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Dheepak Maharajh
Vedantha Singh
Dr. Anesu Conrad Moyo
Dr. Bradley Cerff
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Wiclef Kagisha
Our Impact
Like a catalyst in a reaction, our impact-driven initiatives foster the ideal conditions for Africa’s bioeconomy to thrive. Through skills development, business incubation, resource provision, and job creation, we empower individuals and businesses to turn breakthrough science into real-world solutions, driving innovation and progress across the continent.
Partner With Us
Join us in our mission to enable a thriving African bioeconomy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or organisation, there are numerous ways to partner with UVU Bio. Together, we can drive innovation, create jobs, and build a sustainable bioeconomy across the continent.
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