Open Access
Biotech Lab
Together, let’s drive innovation, foster sustainable solutions, and shape the future of biotechnology in Africa.
Are you a passionate entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea? Struggling with the high costs of setting up a lab?
UVU Bio Labs offers access to state-of-the-art equipment, collaborative spaces, and a vibrant community, all designed to help you succeed.
Why Choose UVU Bio Labs?
Gain access to a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge equipment without the high upfront costs. Our facilities include:
Collaborative Spirit
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
Focus on What Matters: We handle lab maintenance and equipment upkeep, allowing you to concentrate on your scientific breakthroughs.
Access to State of The Art Equipment
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
Scale with Success
Our flexible lab spaces adapt to your needs, from individual benches to dedicated suites, allowing you to grow seamlessly as your company takes off.
World-Class Standards
Our labs are meticulously maintained to ensure a clean, safe, and professional environment for your research endeavors.
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
for success.
Where We Are
Cape Town South Africa
Our first lab, and currently the only open access biotech lab in Africa, 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 are expanding our footprint with the opening of a new open access biotech lab in Rwanda. This facility will soon be operational and will offer similar training programs to support the growth of the biotech industry in the region.
Partner With Us
Become part of a dynamic community passionate about shaping Africa’s scientific landscape. Enquire today about our lab tenant options or to book a tour of the premises.