News and Events
Winners of BioInnovate Africa grants announced
Eleven research teams from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania have received grants totalling US$ 6 million, to enable them turn their innovative ideas and technologies, based on biological sciences, into viable businesses.
Vincent Nyasembe: When chemical ecology meets enduring dream for public health improvement
At the age of seven, Vincent Nyasembe contracted malaria and found himself hospitalised for three months, an episode that impacted significantly on his life and career.
Promoting bioeconomy in eastern Africa
A high-level forum on developing a bioeconomy in eastern Africa will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, on 2, 3 and 4 November 2017, through a partnership between the country’s National Commission of Science and Technology (NCST); and the Nairobi headquartered BioInnovate Africa programme, and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe).
ARPPIS scholars, class of 2017
In September 2017, 11 postgraduate students joined icipe through the African Regional Postgraduate Programme in Insect Science (ARPPIS), with support from German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The scholars will be hosted within various projects being implemented by the Centre.
icipe Push-Pull technology in Ethiopia
icipe’s innovative Push-Pull has progressed tremendously in Ethiopia since its introduction in the country five years ago, with over 8,000 farmers now using the technology.