We are pleased to be part of @icipe #ScienceDay2026, under the theme “Insect Science in Action: From Vision to Impact”.
At @BioInnovate Africa, we link #science to #business, turning biobased discoveries into solutions that address societal needs. Community engagement is key to ensuring innovations are relevant, accessible, and impactful.
Join us online on 17 November at 9:00 a.m. EAT. Watch live: youtube.com/live/P441aYPIG6I
#icipeScienceDay2026 #icipe
@DiscoverJKUAT @narouganda @kalromkulima @GuluVarsity @MMUST_Kenya @FomiBurundi @uonbi @espoir_afrique @UEAOfficielle @IITA_CGIAR @IFDCGlobal @kyambogou @aru_university @oribags @iparrwanda @UOBukavu @UBG__official
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MYTH: “Going green always costs more.”
FACT: Biobased solutions can cut input costs, waste and energy use, especially as they scale.
With the rising costs of fertiliser and chemicals, biobased solutions are becoming one of the best options for farmers. They are affordable, they cut waste by turning organic materials into useful farm inputs, and they use less energy than energy-intensive synthetic fertilisers. They also protect the environment and, over time, help keep the soil healthy.
In a recent randomised trial with 509 smallholder maize farmers in Kenya, a microbial biofertiliser raised maize yields by about 18–26% on treated plots, and by up to 110% for some farmers. It cost around US$43, while matching that gain with synthetic fertilizer would cost about US$160 and produce roughly 16 times more emissions. 💚
📄 Source: Suri, T., Madjarac, P., & van der Hilst, R. D. (2026). The Promise of Microbial Fertilizer for Affordable and Sustainable Food Production in Africa. NBER Working Paper No. 34858. lnkd.in/d2ebAvXf
#Bioeconomy #BiobasedSolutions #SustainableAgriculture #Biofertilisers #CircularBioeconomy #BioInnovateAfrica
@icipe @Sida
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Biobased innovations can turn farm produce, waste and natural resources into food, clean energy, healthcare products, and new opportunities for Africa.
•Waste into wealth: transforming agricultural waste into animal feed, clean energy, organic fertiliser and sustainable packaging
• A healthier planet: reducing pollution, protecting natural resources and creating cleaner communities
• Better food systems: reducing food losses, improving nutrition and making more value from farm produce
• More income for farmers: creating new markets and turning discarded materials into additional sources of revenue
• Jobs and opportunities: opening doors for youth and women through new businesses, skills and innovation
At @BioInnovate Africa, we support scientists to transform biobased innovations into sustainable business ventures.
Learn more: bioinnovate-africa.org/categ…
#Bioeconomy #BioInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #CircularEconomy #AfricaInnovation
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We are excited to announce that BioInnovate Africa will be participating in the Global Bioeconomy Summit (#GBS2026), taking place on 20-21 October at the Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland!
Bringing together global leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry innovators, the Summit is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore how bioeconomy innovation can translate into sustainable, real-world solutions.
#BioInnovateAfrica is a regional innovation-driven bioeconomy initiative that translates biobased discoveries and inventions into sustainable business ventures. It is supported by @Sida and implemented by @icipe.
Join us at booth 18 to learn more and connect with our team!bioinnovate-africa.org
@GBS_Updates @agriculture_ie
#bioeconomy #GBSinIreland #ClimateAction #GreenFuture
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Ireland hosts the #GlobalBioeconomySummit 2026 this October. Dr @JuliusEcuru, Principal Scientist at icipe and co-Chair of the International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy, has been confirmed as one of our speakers
Join us: gbs2026.org
@agriculture_ie
#GBS2026
Africa's bioeconomy grows when communities share in the value, not just supply the raw materials.
At the #AfricaBioeconomy2026 Workshop, @karirekinyana , Founder and Director of Karire Products Ltd, said buying raw materials is only the start: companies must also give back to the communities they source from, through products that meet their needs and shared knowledge.
Communities and scientists working together can add value before products reach the market.
#bioeconomy @icipe @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @easteco1
Africa's bioeconomy vision is promising, but delivering it will take a different way of working.
At the #AfricaBioeconomy2026 Workshop, Dr Rose Omar of @csir_stepri , Ghana, called for an honest look at gaps in research, commercialisation & support for SMEs.
Closing these gaps will turn ambition into results.
#bioeconomy @sri_kenya @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063
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The Global Bioeconomy Summit explores how the bioeconomy can drive climate action, sustainable innovation, and new biobased opportunities for communities and regions worldwide. Dr Julius Ecuru has been confirmed as one of the panellists.
@GBS_Updates
gbs2026.org/speakers
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🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.
In 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀, Dublin becomes a meeting point for people shaping the future of the global #bioeconomy.
📅 19–22 October | 📍 CCD Dublin
Register: gbs2026.org/registration
#GBS2026 #GBSinIreland #GreenFuture
During the 25th @BioInnovate Africa PAC meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, PAC members visited and inaugurated the @kaffabiocontrol Production Facility in Koye Feche. The facility produces TriasperPlus, an organically certified biofungicide & biofertilizer developed through a BioInnovate Africa-supported project to help control Coffee Wilt Disease and improve soil health.
Learn more: bioinnovate-africa.org/bio-f…
@kalromkulima @narouganda @NaCORIUganda @Sida @icipe
@BioInnovate Africa's #BIEB2026 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 is now available here: bioinnovate-africa.org/info-…
It captures the experiences and outcomes of the bootcamp, which brought together 13 early-career scientists from six eastern African countries to strengthen the #business potential of their biobased innovations.
Have a read!
#BIEB2026 #bioeconomy #bioinnovations @icipe @Sida @RibonOkot @achsah_geremew
Africa can unlock more jobs and economic value by transforming raw commodities into competitive, value-added products.
At the #AfricaBioeconomy2026 Workshop, Hon. Dr @IsataKamanda1 called for stronger policies, financing & shared infrastructure to scale industries and create opportunities for women & youth.
Regional collaboration can help build stronger value chains and drive sustainable economic growth.
#bioeconomy @sri_kenya @icipe @easteco1
@SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063
Africa’s indigenous crops could unlock new opportunities across the #bioeconomy, from stronger #FoodSystems and value addition, to livelihoods and enterprise development.
At the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop, Dr @elianeubalijoro of @TheLandAlliance moderated a fireside chat that highlighted this untapped potential.
Listen to the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=M4YCYE7K…
#AfricaBioeconomy2026 @sri_kenya @icipe @easteco1
@SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063
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Join us at #GBS2026 in Dublin on 20–21 Oct!
Meet global #bioeconomy leaders like @ChristineLangDE & explore solutions for decarbonisation, food systems, biodiversity, jobs, health & sustainable transitions. Register: gbs2026.org
#ClimateAction #GreenFuture
The 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the third edition of the regional report, was launched during the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop.
The report highlights priorities for stronger policy implementation, innovation, investment, regional collaboration and institutional capacity to unlock the value of biological resources. easteco.org/wp-content/uploa…
#AfricaBioeconomy2026 @sri_kenya @nacosti @icipe @easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @mfbenda
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EASTECO in collaboration with icipe/Bioinnovate Africa Programme and SEI launched yesterday launched the 3rd Status Bioeconomy report 2026 in Eastern Africa during the high-level bioeconomy workshop in Nairobi, Kenya at Windsor Hotel.
The report should be viewed not only as an assessment of progress but also as a call to action. It outlines practical priorities for strengthening policy implementation, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, mobilising investment, promoting regional collaboration and building the institutional capacities needed to realise the full potential of the bioeconomy.
Success will require continued commitment from governments, the private sector, research institutions, development partners and civil society to work together in transforming biological resources into sustainable economic opportunities. Downloand the report: easteco.org/wp-content/uploa…
Africa’s rich biological resources, coupled with #science and #innovation, offer immense potential for a more sustainable and inclusive economic future.
At the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop, @icipe Director General, Dr Abdou Tenkouano, highlighted the transformative potential of the #bioeconomy for Africa’s sustainable economic transformation.
For over five decades, icipe has translated #InsectScience into innovative applications, helping shape the emerging insect bioeconomy.
As the bioeconomy gains momentum, #Africa has an opportunity to harness its biological resources to drive innovation, create new sources of value, protect biodiversity and advance sustainable development.
@sri_kenya @nacosti #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe
@easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @mfbenda
Kenya is taking a major step towards building a competitive #bioeconomy with the launch of its National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036 at the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop.
Speaking at the launch, Hon. @MusaliaMudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs, highlighted #Kenya’s rich biodiversity, productive agricultural sector, growing #research community, youthful population and dynamic innovation ecosystem as key foundations for growth.
The strategy seeks to move Kenya beyond exporting primary biological resources towards creating greater value through #Science, technology and innovation—driving higher-value products, enterprises, industries, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities.
@sri_kenya @nacosti #AfricaBioeconomy2026 @icipe
@easteco1 @SEI_Africa @AKADEMIYA2063 @eacmediacentre @nacosti @nrfkenya @Bio_KE1 @mfbenda
