Our Programmes

Our skills development programmes are designed to bridge the gaps in Africa’s bioeconomy sector by equipping individuals with the technical expertise and hands-on experience needed to excel. From foundational training to specialised courses in bioprocessing, biotechnology, GMP and vaccine manufacturing, we provide the knowledge and tools to empower the next generation of professionals. With access to state-of-the-art labs and expert training providers, our programmes are shaping a skilled workforce that will drive innovation and impact in Africa’s growing bioeconomy.

Explore our programmes and start your journey towards a career in the bioeconomy

Cape Town, Eastern Cape

Indigenous Knowledge Innovation Support Programme

In collaboration with Regional Innovation Networking Platform (RINP) CSIR and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), UVU Bio, invites innovators, entrepreneurs, community innovators, traditional knowledge holders, and small enterprises working on products or services related to indigenous knowledge (IK) to apply for the Indigenous Knowledge Systems – Regional Innovation Support Programme (IKS RISP).

Registration for this programme closes on April 2026