International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

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      An Intergovernmental Organisation with operations aligned to those of the United Nations Common System, we are a Centre of excellence for Research, Training and Technology Transfer to industry to promote sustainable global development.
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      With laboratories on three continents, our scientists work to advance basic research in the Life Sciences to improve Agriculture, Health, Education, and Energy Innovation. Our labs offer a scientific environment of top international standard, cutting-edge instrumentation, specialised facilities and advanced services.
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      We partner with Government bodies, academic institutes, private companies, and charities on projects to address hunger, health and well-being, quality education, affordable and clean energy, industry, innovation and infrastructure, all with a view to gender parity, supporting youth, and Least Developed Countries.
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September 10, 2026

Mining the Soybean Microbiome for Protective Bacteria

A closer look into one of the projects awarded the title of best ICGEB CRP grant in 2025.

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.

June 9, 2024

ICGEB Special Programme with South African HDIs

The ICGEB and the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) Special Programme supports capacity development in South African Historically Disadvantaged Institutions (HDIs)

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