Open Access Biotech Lab
Empowering innovators with the resources to drive Africa’s bioeconomy forward
Why choose UVU Bio Labs?
Whether you’re developing the next breakthrough in sustainable food systems or advancing drug discovery, choose UVU Bio as your launchpad for success.
At UVU Bio, you’re not just renting lab space, you’re joining a diverse and dynamic community of biotech pioneers. Collaborate with fellow startups, scientists, and entrepreneurs working at the cutting edge of alternative proteins, microbial fermentation, drug discovery, and more. Whether you’re looking to share insights, find your next co-founder, or spark a cross-disciplinary breakthrough, our open-access lab creates the ideal environment for scientific exchange and partnership.Â
Our labs are maintained to rigorous research-grade standards, ensuring a clean, contamination-controlled, and professionally managed space for cutting-edge R&D. Our protocols support biosafety, precision equipment calibration, and consistent lab operations, enabling you to focus fully on discovery and development.
Whether you’re optimizing microbial pathways, prototyping bioproducts, or hosting collaborators, our facility reflects the high standards your science demands.
Unlock the power of professional-grade biotech equipment without the burden of ownership. UVU Bio offers access to:Â
- Benchtop bioreactors and fermenters – For alt-protein, enzyme, and metabolite productionÂ
- Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) – For efficient protein and biomolecule purificationÂ
- Ultra-low temperature storage – Secure -80°C and -20°C storage for cell lines, reagents, DNA/RNAÂ
- Advanced molecular biology instrumentation – PCR, gel imaging, spectrophotometry, and moreÂ
From routine maintenance to equipment calibration, our lab operations team takes care of the day-to-day, so you don’t have to. No more worrying about scheduling instrument repairs or managing consumables. Just bring your experiments, we’ll handle the rest.
Your time is valuable. Spend it on innovation, not administration.
Our labs provide a unique open-access environment designed to fuel innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth within Africa’s bioeconomy. As pioneers of Africa’s first open-access biotech lab, we break down the barriers to entry, offering researchers and entrepreneurs affordable access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Our labs are more than just workspaces—they’re vibrant innovation hubs where ideas can flourish, talent can connect, and breakthrough solutions for Africa’s most pressing challenges can take shape. Whether you’re at the start of your entrepreneurial journey or looking to scale your impact, UVU Bio Labs is where your vision can grow, evolve, and thrive. We are proud to be recognised as key enablers of innovation across the continent.
Our Training and Open Access Lab Facilities
Kigali,
We have expanded our footprint with the opening of a new open access biotech lab in Rwanda. This facility is now operational and offers similar training programmes to support the growth of the biotech industry in the region.
Cape Town,
Who Belongs in UVU Bio Labs?
If you’re an early-stage biotech startup working on a project in alternative foods, fermentation, drug discovery, or any field advancing Africa’s bioeconomy, UVU Bio Labs is your launchpad
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Where We Are
Cape Town, South Africa
Our first lab, and Africa's first open access biotech facility, is located in Cape Town. The city is also home to our Bioeconomy Skills Centre, a facility dedicated to delivering specialised training programmes, equipping individuals with the skills needed to excel in the industry.
Kigali, Rwanda
We expanded our pan-African presence with the opening of our second open access biotech lab in Kigali, Rwanda. This facility is empowering the growth of the industry across the region.
Ready to accelerate your research?
Our flexible tenancy options give you access to world-class equipment, collaborative spaces, and the support you need to scale your innovation.
Enquire today to find the right lab space for your work.
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