Our Impact
We empower Africa’s Crop Scientists to Bridge the Gaps Between
Research and Real-World Agriculture
- Empowering the Next Generation
We equip Africa’s present and future crop scientists with the skills to combat food insecurity and climate change through cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and real-world solutions that empower communities.
- Global Collaborations for Excellence
In partnership with prestigious institutions like the University of Cambridge (UK) and Texas A&M University (USA), we have delivered advanced training in crop molecular biology, plant breeding, bioinformatics, and pathology, setting the stage for a new era of African agricultural science.
- Reaching Across 19+ African Nations
Our programs have provided top-tier training to scientists from 19+ African countries, improving their research and teaching, and empowering them to develop innovative solutions for food security that directly address the continent’s challenges.
- Partnerships Driving Impact
Through strong collaborations with leading research institutions in the United Kingdom, United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Benin Republic, we have created sustainable networks connecting African scientists with the global research community, enabling the exchange of knowledge that drives change.
- Expanding Virtually, Transforming Globally
Our “Reach & Teach Science in Africa” program, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded our reach to over 10,000 students and scientists across Africa and Southeast Asia, fostering global knowledge exchange and empowering African researchers to drive progress at home.
- Championing African-led Innovation
Through our Africa Bio-Innovation Pitch Challenge, we inspire early-career researchers to create community-focused solutions for food security. One example is the success of “Seed Services,” a startup in Benin Republic, now supporting over 2,500 farmers with high-quality seeds of indigenous crops.
- Pioneering Mycorrhizal Mapping & Metagenomics
In collaboration with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN), we introduced the Africa Mycorrhizal Mapping & Metagenomics Project. In partnership with the CSIR-Crops Research Institute, Ghana and the Oxford Nanopore Technologies, this initiative trained 12 African scientists in cutting-edge genome sequencing technologies to identify soil microbes critical to crop fertility and environmental conservation.
- Empowering Alumni for Greater Impact
Many of our alumni are actively driving critical research on climate-resilient breeding, disease resistance, plant molecular biology and soil health. Some have secured additional grants, awards, and opportunities for further training, multiplying their impact across communities and institutions.
- Transforming Agriculture, Classrooms, and Communities
Our alumni are at the forefront of applying their knowledge to improve farming practices, enhance educational programs, and lead impactful research across Africa, helping to strengthen communities and contribute to a more food-secure future.
- Building a Global Hub for Collaboration
At JR Biotek Foundation, we foster enduring partnerships between African scientists and global researchers, creating cross-border collaborations that tackle some of the world’s most pressing agricultural challenges.
Together, we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and food-secure Africa, transforming agricultural landscapes through research, education, and collaboration.
