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The rise of Africa’s Biotechnology Economy Biotechnology is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s fastest-growing sectors, offering solutions to critical challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability. According to Verified Market Research, Africa’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry was valued at USD 73.41 billion in 2022, and...

Introduction Biotechnology is transforming global health, agriculture, and industry. However, Africa remains largely dependent on imported solutions. As the world shifts toward bio-based economies driven by genomics, synthetic biology, advanced diagnostics, vaccines, and green innovation, Africa faces a critical question:  Should the continent continue relying...

Africa is entering a transformative era in biotechnology, driven by scientific innovation, digital advancement, and a generation of researchers dedicated to addressing the continent’s most urgent health, agricultural, and environmental challenges. At the heart of this momentum are African women, whose leadership and scientific excellence...

Africa’s biotechnology sector is making a significant shift from aspiration to achievement. Once characterized by limited infrastructure and a heavy dependence on imported reagents and diagnostics, the continent is now experiencing a powerful rise of science-driven startups that are developing high-impact solutions for both local...