OneBio, a specialized biotech incubator in Cape Town has announced plans to launch its first incubation program for early-stage Southern African and Zimbabwean biotech entrepreneurs in May, 2019. Applications are now open for biotech startups seeking support to drive change in Africa. The program aims to accelerate growth of biotech startups around the world and also, the opportunities in the African biotech startup ecosystem.
“In the past year, OneBio has been working with biotech entrepreneurs and has been blown away by the talent and potential of the region’s startups. The programme is purposed to source, amplify and accelerate local life science talent and support a new wave of biotech success stories for Southern Africa. We encourage scientists, bio-hackers, entrepreneurs and anyone using biology to solve large problems to apply.” said Michael Fichardt, CEO and Co-Founder of OneBio.
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The programme is run in partnership with TechVillage, a Zimbabwean business and innovation incubator. It is funded by the Finnish government through their Southern African Innovative Support (SAIS) initiative and the South African government’s Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA).
The programme will run over 6 months, delivered via virtual workshops, expert coaching sessions, tailored online content and bootcamps in Cape Town with accommodation and flights sponsored for SA startups. The incubation programme is free of charge for participating startups and valued at over R350, 000 per business. The programme will kick-off with an immersion Bootcamp on 13 May 2019.
If you are interested in the program, click here to register. Application deadline is March 10th, 2019.
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