ScholarshipAir
Menu

WACCBIP Biotech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme 2024

Embark on a transformative journey with the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) as we launch the WACCBIP Biotech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative is designed to catalyse the emergence of ground-breaking biotech start-ups in Ghana and across Africa.

Program Components:


WACCBIP Biotech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme

Application DeadlineJanuary 21, 2024
Value $5,000.00
Funding TypePartially Funded
Country to studyGhana
School to studyUniversity of Ghana
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorWest African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP)
GenderMen and Women
Subscribe for scholarship alert.
Be among the first to know whenever new West African Centre for Cell Biology of scholarship is going on. Enter your email address and click the Subscribe button ↓

Benefits of WACCBIP Biotech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme

  • Up to $5,000.00 seed funding for at least 3 incubator start-ups
  • Exploration of collaborative funding with partners like the Resolution Project
  • Upon completion of the five day bootcamp, participants will be awarded prestigious Certificate in the Essentials of Biotech Entrepreneurship jointly awarded by WACCBIP, UGBS Innovation Hub, and IAST.

Requirements for WACCBIP Biotech Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme

  • WACCBIP fellow, interns, students and alumni
  • Young biological scientists and trainees
  • Biomedical scientists and individuals passionate about developing biotech start-ups.

Selection Process

Duration: Five (5) days intensive bootcamp, and a two (2) month incubation and mentorship programme at the University of Ghana.

  • Biotech Entrepreneurship Training Course (5 Days)
  • Biotech Start-up incubation Programmes (2 Months)

Assessment:

  • Pitch competition to determine incubation programme participants.
  • Evaluation of applied knowledge and skills in developing ideas

Application Deadline

January 21, 2024

How to Apply

For more details,visit WACCBIP website


Subscribe for Scholarship Alert!
Be among the first to know whenever new West African Centre for Cell Biology of scholarship is going on ↓
Subscribe for Scholarship Alert!
Be among the first to know whenever new West African Centre for Cell Biology of scholarship is going on ↓