Unlocking Africa's
Biotech Potential
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Bionuclex Research
Bionuclex Research is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific data and real-world solutions by accelerating the translation of research for patient benefit through database integration, novel biomarker discovery, and AI-driven bioinformatics to deliver actionable insights from complex data.
The OneBio Innovation Centre empowers early-stage biotech startups in South Africa with world-class lab space, access to cutting-edge equipment, office infrastructure, and a thriving innovation ecosystem.
WE ARE A NON-PROFIT CATALYSING SOUTH AFRICA’S BIOECONOMY BY REDUCING BARRIERS FOR EARLY-STAGE BIOTECH STARTUPS. WE PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY, AND ACADEMIA, TO FORGE CLEARER PATHWAYS TO BIO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
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Total OBIC Funding
Ecosystem Events
External Funding Raised by OBIC Startups
What We Offer
World-Class Innovation Infrastructure
Why Join OneBio
Why Startups choose onebio Innovation Centre
Science doesn’t grow in silos. It flourishes in community. We’ve built the support system that early-stage biotech needs to navigate from idea to market.
Why Join OneBio
Purpose-built biotech labs
Purpose-built biotech labs
World-class shared lab infrastructure without the overhead.
Flexible workspaces
Flexible workspaces
Offices that adapt as your startup evolves.
A powerful ecosystem
A powerful ecosystem
Direct access to investors, mentors, and industry partners.
Mission-driven community
Mission-driven community
Be part of South Africa’s growing bioeconomy.
Meet the Team
THE PEOPLE BEHIND ONEBIO
Dr. Nick Walker
Gian-marco Melfi
Hana Faulds
Erin Rencken
Rodrigue Kabuya
Dr. Nick Walker
Gian-marco Melfi
Hana Faulds
Erin Rencken
Rodrigue Kabuya
Event Highlights
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- Startup Stories
Start-up Stories: Fluorobiotech
Go behind the scenes with Fluorobiotech as they share the origin story of their mission to revolutionize diagnostic precision through advanced molecular engineering. From lab-scale breakthroughs to global health impact, this session highlights the grit and strategy required to pioneer life-saving technologies in today’s startup ecosystem.
- Networking
Biotech & Beers
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
- Startup Stories
Start-up Stories: Urobo Biotech
Go behind the scenes with Urobo Biotech as they share the origin story of their mission to solve the global plastic crisis through biological innovation. From lab-scale experiments to industrial impact, this session highlights the grit and strategy required to pioneer sustainable solutions in today’s startup ecosystem.
Join The OneBio Ecosystem
A thriving biotech industry needs a fully comprehensive support ecosystem. We’re building the infrastructure, community, and support early-stage startups need to grow and succeed.
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Startups & Projects
Meet The Innovators
Explore the diverse startups hosted at our hub.
Bionuclex Research
Bionuclex Research is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific data and real-world solutions by accelerating the translation of research for patient benefit through database integration, novel biomarker discovery, and AI-driven bioinformatics to deliver actionable insights from complex data.
B-Phage
B-Phage is a biotech startup dedicated to tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis by isolating bacteriophages and harnessing Al-driven technology to ultimately develop innovative therapeutics.
Aspyre Foods
Aspyre Foods is a climate-focused biotech startup on a mission to produce affordable, indistinguishable and planet-friendly dairy proteins, using molecular farming.
Biomine Health
Biomine is developing novel microbiome testing and interventions to improve the lives of people suffering from various diseases. Taking advantage of the unique microbial diversity of the African continent, Biomine identifies previously undiscovered strains that we translate into therapeutic solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Infrastructure
Need a lab & Office Space?
We offer plug-and-play office and laboratory space to innovative companies in the biotech industry.
