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UVU Bio

Enabling a thriving bioeconomy across Africa

29/05/2026

Bridge the gap between theory and real laboratory work

If you have a science background and want hands-on laboratory experience, this programme is designed for you.

Join the General Laboratory and Equipment Operation Skills Programme, delivered in partnership with Global Gateway and GIZ Rwanda-Burundi, and gain practical training in real laboratory environments in Kigali.

You will gain:

Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and processes

Training in biosafety, GLP standards,Skills in general molecular biology equipment, aseptic techniques, and documentation

Professional workplace and employability training

Applications close: 15 June 2026

Apply today and build the skills to enter the life sciences industry.

Apply now: https://www.uvubio.com/programmes/general-laboratory-and-equipment-operation-skills-programme/

26/05/2026

An Open Lab Is an Open Invitation: UVU Bio Opens Its Doors to the Ecosystem

Last week, founders, researchers, scientists, students, and ecosystem partners were in our space for lab tours, equipment demonstrations, founder conversations, and meaningful networking.

A special thank you to our exhibiting partners: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sartorius, LABOTECH, Hanna Instruments, JLW Supplies (Pty) Ltd, Eppendorff, Separation Scientific (Sep Sci), SEPARATIONS and the University of Stellenbosch as well as the UVU Bio entrepreneurs: Lulama Health, Imaan Luxury Organics, African Secret and Organoboosts, who contributed to the experience by exhibiting.

To our founders, Bogadi Pako Letsile of NanoPula and Erich Scholtz of OrganoBoost, thank you for sharing your journeys and the work you are building through the ecosystem.

If you missed the event or would like to explore the lab space further, book a lab tour and come see what’s being built at UVU Bio: https://forms.zohopublic.com/uvuafrica1/form/LeadGenForm/formperma/ykdroCeDRzP7JeFojWFvbZ_Of0ir_TDVQrBR0cDGrNc

22/05/2026

Yesterday we opened our doors and the lab came alive. We can't wait to show you more. 🧪

18/05/2026

We’re proud to welcome some of the leading names in lab equipment and scientific innovation to the UVU Bio Open Day on 21 May.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sartorius, Labotec, Hanna Instruments, Eppendorf, and Sepsci, will all be on the floor, bringing their technology into the space and giving attendees a rare chance to get hands-on with world-class equipment.

If you work in biotech, research, or the bioeconomy, this is worth showing up for.
📍 Woodstock, Cape Town
🗓 21 May | 15:00
🔗 Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/c0f594a7-da2c-4036-a233-cfdfc82a56cf/register

14/05/2026

On 21 May 2026, UVU Bio Labs in Cape Town is opening its doors for an Open Access Lab Open Day. We invite biotech founders, researchers, scientists, and early-stage innovators to experience the lab environment supporting biotech innovation.

Join us to explore the infrastructure, tools, and ecosystem designed to help innovators move from research and experimentation to product development. Come and see what's possible when the infrastructure is already there and the only thing you need to bring is your idea.

On the day, you’ll experience:

– Guided lab tours and equipment demos

– Insights from founders and current tenants

– A virtual walkthrough of our Kigali lab

– Networking with others building in the bioeconomy

Lab tours will run in small groups throughout the event, and space is limited.

Register to attend: https: https://web.cvent.com/event/c0f594a7-da2c-4036-a233-cfdfc82a56cf/register

11/05/2026

From Lab to Land: OrganoBoost Trials Deliver Measurable Progress

Last year, we introduced OrganoBoost through early-stage trials, exploring how a pondweed-based soil enhancer could improve soil health and support crop growth.

Since then, we tested multiple formulation variations under controlled lab conditions using spinach and lettuce to better understand both crop performance and soil impact.

The results demonstrated clear progress. Formulations containing biochar achieved crop growth comparable to commercial fertilisers while maintaining stable soil pH within optimal ranges for nutrient availability.

The trials not only evaluated overall plant growth, but also the efficiency with which that growth translated into harvestable yield. Some formulations promoted greater overall plant biomass, while others maximised harvestable output, providing valuable insight into how OrganoBoost can be tailored for different agricultural applications.

One formulation emerged as a particularly strong benchmark. A pondweed-based blend containing 20% biochar demonstrated consistent, balanced performance across both crop growth and soil stability metrics.

These findings did not simply validate the concept, but they also helped refine OrganoBoost into a solution with potential for real-world agricultural systems.

As we move into the next phase, the focus shifts toward scaling these formulations and evaluating performance under outdoor growing conditions beyond controlled greenhouse environments.

08/05/2026

Access to scientific infrastructure shouldn’t be the barrier that stops innovation.

Whether you're developing a proof of concept, conducting pilot-scale experiments, or building the next biotech breakthrough, UVU Bio’s Open Access Labs is built to support your growth without the high costs of building a private facility.

With locations in Cape Town and Kigali, our shared lab model provides access to industry-standard biotech equipment, technical support, and an innovation ecosystem that helps early-stage research and biotech ventures grow.

Swipe through to see how the Open Access Lab works.

Interested in becoming a lab tenant?
Register your interest here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/uvuafrica1/form/LeadGenForm/formperma/ykdroCeDRzP7JeFojWFvbZ_Of0ir_TDVQrBR0cDGrNc

22/04/2026

Empowering over 400+ Youth across South Africa and Rwanda to Lead the Bioeconomy

UVU Bio believes that the sciences talent gap is also an opportunity gap. Our skills development programmes are built to give youth in South Africa and Rwanda industry-aligned training that leads to real roles in the bioeconomy.

Through our skills development initiatives, we trained over 400+ matriculants and graduates in practical biotech and clinical skills.

Behind every statistic is an aspiring scientist stepping into the biotech ecosystem who is equipped, confident, and ready to contribute.

If you are working at the intersection of talent, innovation, and health, we welcome the opportunity to build together.

Partner with us: https://zfrmz.com/G7gJ6OIdcZXxrdDegI9c

14/04/2026

Apply to Grow Your Indigenous Knowledge Innovation

From natural health to skincare and functional foods, there is increasing demand for products rooted in Indigenous Knowledge.

This is your opportunity to take that next step.

The Indigenous Knowledge Innovation Support Programme supports innovators, entrepreneurs and knowledge holders in developing their ideas into structured, market-ready solutions with the guidance, tools and networks to help you grow.

If you are working with indigenous plants, natural products or traditional knowledge systems, this programme is designed for you.

Take the next step and apply to turn your knowledge into opportunity.

Apply here: https://www.uvubio.com/programmes/indigenous-knowledge-innovation-support-programme/

07/04/2026

World Health Day 2026: Together with Health. Stand with Science

Building healthier societies requires systems that can turn science into real-world impact.

This year’s theme highlights the power of collaboration across people, disciplines, and sectors and is a reminder that science does not operate in isolation and neither should the ecosystems that support it.

UVU Bio aligns with this theme by developing talent, supporting biotech innovation, enabling startups to scale, and providing access to specialised infrastructure. Together, these elements create the conditions for science to move beyond research and into application.

Our scientific progress is tangible because we are:
• Equipping people with the skills
• Supporting innovators to develop
• Enabling businesses to scale
• Providing the infrastructure to test and refine

As the global community rallies around this year’s theme, here is an opportunity to invest in science and the systems that allow it to thrive.

Partner with UVU Bio to help turn scientific potential into real-world health impact. :https://forms.zohopublic.com/uvuafrica1/form/LeadGenForm/formperma/ykdroCeDRzP7JeFojWFvbZ_Of0ir_TDVQrBR0cDGrNc

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