Our Past Events
Panel Discussion
TIA Panel Discussion
OneBio Innovation Centre
OBIC hosted the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in a panel discussion to connect biotech startups, academic innovators, and industry stakeholders with TIA to demystify South Africa's public innovation funding landscape.
13-14 Feb 2026
Networking
The Sweat Africa Conference
OneBio Innovation Centre
This two-day, high-impact festival brings together Africa’s top deep-tech startups and early-stage founders with global investors and partners, driving innovation, investment, and collaboration across the continent.
5 Feb 2026
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This networking event explores how Web3 is reshaping the future of drug discovery, with a spotlight on Molecule and its role in advancing science through democratised funding and tokenised intellectual property. Come for the insights, stay for the conversation (and the cold brews).
18 Sept 2025
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
13 Aug 2025
Internal Event
Lunchtime Session: Michelle Mukonyora
OneBio Innovation Centre
Michelle Mukonyora is a postdoctoral researcher at the Hair and Skin Research Laboratory (HSR) at UCT. Michelle will present some of her current work and an exciting new venture.
31 Jul 2025
Internal Event
IP Strategy & Company Structuring
OneBio Innovation Centre
Legal experts from Dommisse Attorneys Inc. & Von Seidels Intellectual Property Attorneys cover the unique challenges our industry faces in South Africa, from navigating patent complexities to structuring companies for growth and investment.
19 Jun 2025
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
14 May 2025
Internal Event
Centrifuge Workshop with Eppendorf
OneBio Innovation Centre
Join us for a hands-on centrifuge workshop hosted by Eppendorf, exploring best practices and innovations in sample preparation.
8 May 2025
Internal Event
Investor Insights with Jochem Wierenga
OneBio Innovation Centre
Join us for a fireside chat with international investor Jochem Wierenga as he shares insights on the South African investment landscape and beyond.
16 Apr 2025
Internal Event
Lunchtime Session: Highs and Lows of a Biotech Startup
OneBio Innovation Centre
An inspiring story by entrepreneur and scientist Atherton Mutombwera as he shares his journey building his first venture, Hutona Diagnostics.
11 Apr 2025
Internal Event
Lunchtime Session: Innovative Research Solutions
OneBio Innovation Centre
Timo Tait will present their lab service offerings for research and development within the food and related industries.
10 Apr 2025
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
7 Mar 2025
Internal Event
Lunchtime Session: SAMRC Intern Programme
OneBio Innovation Centre
Richard Gordon will present the SAMRC Internship Programme and the benefits to biotech startups in our ecosystem.
7 Mar 2025
Internal Event
Lunchtime Session: Synthexo by Du Toit Schabort
OneBio Innovation Centre
Du Toit Schabort will explore how artificial intelligence, computational biology, and multi-omics technologies are revolutionizing biotech R&D.
13 Feb 2025
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
5 Dec 2024
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
3 Oct 2024
Networking
Biotech & Beers
OneBio Innovation Centre
This is a recurring event for biotech enthusiasts, founders, researchers, and investors who are keen to connect.
4 Sept 2024
Open Event
Opening Ceremony
OneBio Innovation Centre
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of the OneBio Innovation Centre, a new home for pioneering biotech in Africa.
