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New Growth Pathways for Indigenous Knowledge Entrepreneurs

A new platform is helping Indigenous Knowledge holders turn traditional wisdom into regulated, marke...

Building Africa’s Bioeconomy, One UVU Bio Graduate at a Time

A ribbon cutting moment at the opening of the Rwanda Bioeconomy Hub signalled a transformative shift...

UVU Bio Is Reimagining Product Development and Innovation in Africa

Africa doesn’t lack biotech innovation; it lacks product development pathways that turn scientific b...

Academic Support is Feuling Success for Africa’s Young Scientists

Africa’s young scientists hold immense potential, yet many see their ambitions paused by limited acc...

UVU Bio is Powering Africa’s Access to Life-Saving Breast Cancer Diagnostics

For countless women across Africa, access to affordable breast cancer testing can mean the differenc...

Leading with Purpose: Two Women’s Impact on the future of Africa’s Bioeconomy

UVU Bio’s success is powered by a diverse and inclusive team.  We are taking a moment to shine the s...

Inside UVU Bio’s Open Access Lab in Cape Town

Access to scientific infrastructure shouldn’t be a barrier to innovation. Yet for many scienti...

UVU Bio appointed by DSTI and UNDP to lead national research

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the United Nations Development Progr...

Meet the Next Generation of Africa’s Biotech Professionals

Meet four young scientists that are starting their transformative internships through the Introducti...

From Curious Candidates to UVU Bio Graduates

21 graduates proudly accepted their certificates during the Graduation Day of UVU Bio’s Introduction...

UVU Bio: Driving Innovation in Africa’s Bioeconomy

Africa has the potential to emerge as a global leader in innovation, sustainability and economic res...

UVU Bio is Empowering Young Women Across Africa

For many young women, the path to a career in science and technology is filled with barriers such as...

Science and Entrepreneurship: UVU Bio’s Impact Story

Thobeka Mthembu’s journey from a curious intern to a confident biotech entrepreneur showcases how UV...

Enabling Africa’s Bioeconomy: How UVU Bio is Driving Innovation

Africa’s bioeconomy is growing and UVU Bio is playing a pivotal role in developing infrastructure, t...

Rwanda Bioeconomy Hub launch marked a new chapter

The opening of the Rwanda Bioeconomy Hub in September 2024 marked a bold step forward for Africa’s b...

UVU Bio Launches Bioeconomy Skills Centre in Cape Town

UVU Bio has taken an important step forward in strengthening Africa’s bioeconomy with the launch of ...