Open Access Biotech Lab
Empowering innovators with the resources to drive Africa’s bioeconomy forward
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,
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.
Join a dynamic community of innovators. Share ideas, form partnerships, and accelerate research in areas like alternative foods, fermentation, and drug discovery.
Focus on What Matters: We handle lab maintenance and equipment upkeep, allowing you to concentrate on your scientific breakthroughs.
Benchtop fermenters for large-scale cell cultures, ideal for alternative food production Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) systems for protein purification, crucial for drug discovery Ultra-low temperature storage in -80°C and -20°C freezers for biomaterial preservation Advanced equipment for nucleic acid and protein analysis to support all your research needs.
Our labs are meticulously maintained to ensure a clean, safe, and professional environment for your research endeavours.
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
Inside Our Open Access Labs
World-Class Facilities by UVU Bio
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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.
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.
Our Partner & Funders
