The Biotech Institute Information

The Biotech Institute is a private research and development company operating in Sub-saharan Africa with its main facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was founded in 2020 by Dr. Brighton Samatanga, a molecular biophysicist trained in Switzerland and Germany. The MISSION is to innovate the future through cutting-edge research & pioneering laboratory services. The VISION is to become the pinnacle of scientific innovation & emancipation in Africa. A feature of our philosophy is sustainable development through capacitation with state-of-the-art infrastructure and know-how. The institute consists of several departments: - Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) - Molecular Research: with particular focus on cancer research, RNA therapeutics, and enzyme biotechnology. - Molecular Diagnostics - Food Safety & Hygiene e.g. GMO tests, mycotoxin analyses, microbial profiling, pesticide residues analyses etc - Contract Research - Development & distribution of diagnostics kits and reagents Our CORE values are as follows: - Dream Big & Push Boundaries. - Inspire & Empower generations. - Innovate Responsibly. - Ingrain Sustainability. - Community Matters. - Have fun with it!