The Biotechnology Development Unit at ICGEB Trieste recently ran a tech training course for the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Read MoreJune 17, 2026
Tag: capacity building
June 3, 2026
Spotlight on HDIs’ research capacity in South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa – The transformative role of South Africa’s Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs) in advancing scientific research and innovation took centre stage at the recent meeting of the ICGEB Board of Governors.
Read MoreMay 28, 2026
Fellowship Programme Expands Global Reach and Scientific Impact in 2025
The ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programme continues to strengthen its global impact in 2025, supporting a growing international community of young scientists and advancing scientific capacity-building worldwide.
Read MoreMay 19, 2026
Global Leadership in Biotechnology: ICGEB Board of Governors in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa – 18 May 2026 – The ICGEB, together with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) of South Africa, opens the 32nd Session of its Board of Governors, bringing together representatives from 69 Member States to advance a shared vision: harnessing biotechnology as a transformative force for sustainable development across Africa.
Read MoreApril 27, 2026
Technology Transfer Training Strengthens Global Biomanufacturing Capacity
The April 2026 edition of the ICGEB-DCVMN Technology Transfer for Vaccine Manufacturing course has been concluded, further reinforcing global efforts to strengthen vaccine manufacturing capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2026
Director General of South Africa’s DSTI visits Cape Town
6 February 2026: ICGEB Cape Town welcomes Dr Mlungisi Cele, Director General of the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, who headed a DSTI delegation visiting ICGEB Cape Town.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2025
Vaccine Manufacturers Network Tech Training
A Technology Transfer Training Programme is underway between the ICGEB Biotechnology Development Unit and the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN International).
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2025
Educating Girls in Science
On 11 February, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science and our work for capacity building young scientists.
Read MoreMay 16, 2024
ICGEB – ISAAA AfriCenter MoU signed in Nairobi
Policy engagement, capacity building, knowledge sharing: just some of the priorities of the ISAAA AfriCenter that champions use of innovative agricultural technologies.
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