UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

The Rwandan Bioeconomy Hub, launched at the University of Rwanda, aims to redefine the country's bioeconomy landscape through advanced training and laboratory facilities, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The hub, a collaboration between UVU Bio, GIZ, MINEDUC, and UR, seeks to equip professionals with cutting-edge skills, support start-ups, and address Africa's bioeconomy sector challenges, aligning with the African Union's goal of producing 60% of the continent's vaccines by 2040.

Researchers, media, and agricultural experts aim to educate farmers on biotechnology to improve food security in Africa, emphasizing the importance of journalists in disseminating accurate information. Collaboration seeks to debunk myths around GMOs and ensure research reaches smallholder farmers, who dominate the agricultural sector.