Biotechnology Innovation Platform · Africa
Smart
Biotechnology
Precision medicine, diagnostics and agricultural science delivered through nine accredited divisions across the continent.
About the institute
Building stronger futures through smart biotechnology
Nine integrated divisions, accredited laboratories and a research pipeline that turns molecular science into decisions clinicians, farmers and manufacturers can act on.
Accredited laboratories
ISO-aligned testing across molecular, soil, food and veterinary science.
Field-to-clinic reach
Programmes running in 24 countries with local sampling partners.
Our solutions
Future-ready biotechnology solutions
Capabilities
High-quality capability for modern science needs
One institute, one reporting standard — from sample collection through to the recommendation that reaches the clinic or the field.
Integrated sample logistics
Chain-of-custody reporting
Genomics and molecular depth
Agronomy advisory built in
Portfolio
Portfolio of sustainable biotechnology programmes
Advancing Human Health Through Biotechnology
Precision medicine, diagnostics and regenerative therapies for complex illness.
Explore division
Growing the Future Through Agricultural Biotechnology
Seed science, precision agriculture and farm intelligence at continental scale.
Explore division
Advancing Animal Health and Genetics
Livestock genetics, animal diagnostics and herd health intelligence.
Explore division
Interactive divisions
Nine divisions, one integrated platform
Open any division to explore its capabilities, laboratories and digital services across the institute.
How it works
Our simple and effective science process
Request a service
Tell us the sample, site or clinical question.
Sample collection
Kits, courier and cold chain arranged for you.
Laboratory analysis
Accredited testing with duplicate quality control.
Report and advisory
Interpretation, next steps and specialist follow-up.
Why CBI
Solutions built to enhance scientific efficiency
- Turnaround times published per test, not per quarter
- Digital reports with clinician and agronomist interpretation
- Single account across laboratories, academy and marketplace
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Client satisfaction across clinics and farms
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Testimonials
Real voices behind real scientific outcomes
Molecular results now reach our ward in under 48 hours. That single change reordered how we triage.
The soil report came with a fertiliser plan we could actually implement. Input cost fell, yield did not.
Their food-safety laboratory became the reason our export certification cleared first time.
Our story
Two decades of biotechnology excellence, built locally
From a single molecular laboratory to a nine-division institute serving clinicians, growers and industry across the continent.
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Contact
Talk to our specialists
Whether it is a diagnosis, a soil report or a research partnership — our teams respond within one working day.