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Empowering African crop scientists to drive innovations for achieving food security and sustainability.
🌍 Meet our expert Steering Committee driving AGRIIP’s 10-year vision to empower 10K scientists, support 10M farmers, catalyse 1K ventures, and re-centre Africa’s indigenous crops for a climate-resilient, food-secure future.✨
👥 Lear more + read their bios: agriip.com
👥 Lear more + read their bios: agriip.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🌍 Meet our expert Steering Committee driving AGRIIP’s 10-year vision to empower 10K scientists, support 10M farmers, catalyse 1K ventures, and re-centre Africa’s indigenous crops for a climate-resilient, food-secure future.✨
👥 Lear more + read their bios: agriip.com
👥 Lear more + read their bios: agriip.com
🌍 More than a program. AGRIIP is a movement.
We’re bringing together African farmers, scientists, artists, culture & policy to reimagine African agriculture – placing historically undervalued indigenous crops at the center of innovation and resilience.
Join the movement. Learn more at agriip.com
We’re bringing together African farmers, scientists, artists, culture & policy to reimagine African agriculture – placing historically undervalued indigenous crops at the center of innovation and resilience.
Join the movement. Learn more at agriip.com
October 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🌍 More than a program. AGRIIP is a movement.
We’re bringing together African farmers, scientists, artists, culture & policy to reimagine African agriculture – placing historically undervalued indigenous crops at the center of innovation and resilience.
Join the movement. Learn more at agriip.com
We’re bringing together African farmers, scientists, artists, culture & policy to reimagine African agriculture – placing historically undervalued indigenous crops at the center of innovation and resilience.
Join the movement. Learn more at agriip.com
Today, we officially launched the Agri-Innovation & Impact Project (AGRIIP) – a bold 10-year vision to reimagine Africa’s food future.
10M farmers • 10k scientists • 30 indigenous crops • 1,000 ventures.
👉 Learn more: www.agriip.com and read the full press release:
agriip.com/press-releas...
10M farmers • 10k scientists • 30 indigenous crops • 1,000 ventures.
👉 Learn more: www.agriip.com and read the full press release:
agriip.com/press-releas...
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Agri-Innovation & Impact Project (AGRIIP) 10 Years. 10 Million Farmers. 10,000 Scientists. One Bold Vision for Africa’s Food Future. Discover Our Vision Science, Culture & Farmer Power! AGRIIP is a bo...
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October 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Today, we officially launched the Agri-Innovation & Impact Project (AGRIIP) – a bold 10-year vision to reimagine Africa’s food future.
10M farmers • 10k scientists • 30 indigenous crops • 1,000 ventures.
👉 Learn more: www.agriip.com and read the full press release:
agriip.com/press-releas...
10M farmers • 10k scientists • 30 indigenous crops • 1,000 ventures.
👉 Learn more: www.agriip.com and read the full press release:
agriip.com/press-releas...
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ICYMI - our blog on @jrbiotek.bsky.social and what it has achieved during its first 10 years, working with African scientists on food security. 🌍https://parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a-land-of-opportunities-not-challenges/ #AfricaResearch
A land of opportunities not challenges
As part of the continuing evolution of the Africa Charter, we are mapping the existing landscape of equitable research partnerships networks, frameworks, and good practice.
parc.bristol.ac.uk
April 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
ICYMI - our blog on @jrbiotek.bsky.social and what it has achieved during its first 10 years, working with African scientists on food security. 🌍https://parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a-land-of-opportunities-not-challenges/ #AfricaResearch
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Food security as a right not a privilege - our blog on visiting the JR Biotek Foundation #AfricaResearch #AfricaCharter @jrbiotek.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a...
parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a...
A land of opportunities not challenges
As part of the continuing evolution of the Africa Charter, we are mapping the existing landscape of equitable research partnerships networks, frameworks, and good practice.
parc.bristol.ac.uk
April 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Food security as a right not a privilege - our blog on visiting the JR Biotek Foundation #AfricaResearch #AfricaCharter @jrbiotek.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a...
parc.bristol.ac.uk/2025/04/03/a...
🚨 New Blog! Roots of Resilience – Cultivating Africa’s Agricultural Future Through Science, Art & Collective Action 🌱
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
April 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🚨 New Blog! Roots of Resilience – Cultivating Africa’s Agricultural Future Through Science, Art & Collective Action 🌱
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site!
Read blog: www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
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Fascinating and inspiring to hear about the work of @jrbiotek.bsky.social yesterday at @uniofcam.bsky.social
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
March 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Fascinating and inspiring to hear about the work of @jrbiotek.bsky.social yesterday at @uniofcam.bsky.social
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
- their decade of work towards food security, building a network of African plant scientists and innovators. Food for thought! #AfricaResearch🌱
Our Roots of Resilience 2025 was unforgettable! We celebrated 10 years of our impactful work training African agri-scientists + launched #AGRIIP & spotlighted African-led innovations in agri & climate resilience with stunning African art. Huge thanks to our speakers, artists, chairs & supporters! 💚
March 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our Roots of Resilience 2025 was unforgettable! We celebrated 10 years of our impactful work training African agri-scientists + launched #AGRIIP & spotlighted African-led innovations in agri & climate resilience with stunning African art. Huge thanks to our speakers, artists, chairs & supporters! 💚
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Hear Carol Ibe talking about her innovative new
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
March 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hear Carol Ibe talking about her innovative new
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
@jrbiotek.bsky.social AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @cambridgefestival.bsky.social last week.
@camplantsci.bsky.social @newnhamcollege.bsky.social
@carolibe1.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social #foodsecurity #Africa
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Five Gates Cambridge Scholars spoke at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social on Friday on subjects ranging from food security to a new approach to whistleblowing - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/i... @jrbiotek.bsky.social @psst-org.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
Ideas for a better world - Gates Cambridge
Five Gates Cambridge Scholars spoke at the Cambridge Festival on Friday on subjects ranging from food security to a new approach to whistleblowing.
www.gatescambridge.org
March 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Five Gates Cambridge Scholars spoke at the @cambridgefestival.bsky.social on Friday on subjects ranging from food security to a new approach to whistleblowing - www.gatescambridge.org/about/news/i... @jrbiotek.bsky.social @psst-org.bsky.social @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social
At #RootsOfResilience, we'll launch AGRIIP, a bold movement empowering African agri-scientists, co-creating farmer-led solutions & driving climate resilience. An art exhibition by an award-winning Nigerian artist will showcase farmer resilience & climate impacts, a powerful call to action! Join us!
March 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
At #RootsOfResilience, we'll launch AGRIIP, a bold movement empowering African agri-scientists, co-creating farmer-led solutions & driving climate resilience. An art exhibition by an award-winning Nigerian artist will showcase farmer resilience & climate impacts, a powerful call to action! Join us!
JR Biotek Alumni Leading Africa’s Agri-Science Transformation! 🌍
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
March 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
JR Biotek Alumni Leading Africa’s Agri-Science Transformation! 🌍
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
Join us! "From Vision to Impact" – a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security
Chair: Dr Francis Wamonje (NIAB, UK)
Featuring: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
🌍 Climate Action & Innovation for Global Food Security!
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
March 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🌍 Climate Action & Innovation for Global Food Security!
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
How can we build climate resilience in agriculture & ensure a sustainable food future for all?
Learn more from an interdisciplinary panel of experts at Roots of Resilience 2025. Register here www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Speaker Reveal! 🌱✨ #RootsOfResilience2025
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
March 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Speaker Reveal! 🌱✨ #RootsOfResilience2025
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Thrilled to welcome visionary leaders driving the future of food security & climate resilience! They'll explore the intersection of science, policy & real-world impact for a sustainable future. Learn more & join us www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
🌍 Meet the Speakers Driving Change at ‘Roots of Resilience’! ✨
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Roots of Resilience - jrbiotekfoundation.org
Date: 27 March 2025 | 9.30 AM – 5:30 PMVenue: The Sainsbury Laboratory Auditorium, University of Cambridge | In-Person Event […]
www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
March 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🌍 Meet the Speakers Driving Change at ‘Roots of Resilience’! ✨
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
Excited to launch the official event page. Explore the lineup of renowned experts, innovators & thought leaders driving change across science, policy, finance & sustainability. 🔗
Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org/roots-of-res...
From Lab Training to Impact! 🌱
Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
youtube.com/shorts/2c_2T...
Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
youtube.com/shorts/2c_2T...
From Lab Training to Impact: Beakal’s Journey with JR Biotek Foundation
YouTube video by JR Biotek Foundation
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February 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
From Lab Training to Impact! 🌱
Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
youtube.com/shorts/2c_2T...
Beakal, a PhD researcher, shares how JR Biotek Foundation equipped him with lab skills, data expertise & networks, helping him secure scholarships & advance drought-tolerant Tef research.
📌 Read his story: jrbiotekfoundation.org/testimonial
youtube.com/shorts/2c_2T...
Help Power Africa-Led Innovation for a Food-Secure Future! 🌍
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
Donate to Empowering Africa’s Bio-Innovators for a Food-Secure Future!, organized by JR Biotek Foundation
Join Us in Transforming African Agriculture Through Innovatio… JR Biotek Foundation needs your support for Empowering Africa’s Bio-Innovators for a Food-Secure Future!
www.gofundme.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Help Power Africa-Led Innovation for a Food-Secure Future! 🌍
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
We’re raising funds to support 100 African scientists & 3,000 farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security. No amount is too small.
💙 Donate today & share to amplify the impact!
🔗 www.gofundme.com/f/empowering...
🌍 Celebrating 10 years of empowering African bioscientists!
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
December 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
🌍 Celebrating 10 years of empowering African bioscientists!
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
In 2014, we held our very first molecular biology
workshop at IITA, Nigeria, uniting scientists from 6 African nations. Many now mentor others, amplifying our mission for food security & sustainability.
Photos: JR Biotek 2014 workshop
🗓️ Save the Date!
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
December 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM
🗓️ Save the Date!
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
🌱 Roots of Resilience: A Decade of Empowering African Ag-Scientists for Food Security & Sustainability🌱
Join us in March 2025 at Cambridge Uni to celebrate 10 years of impactful work strengthening ag-research capacity & fostering equitable partnerships. www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
🌍 In 2025, we celebrate 10 years of impact and outreach.
🎉 Roots of Resilience at @Cambridge_Uni will honour our journey empowering over 260 African ag-scientists & launch AGRIIP: uniting 100 scientists + 3k farmers to tackle food insecurity with climate-resilient solutions.
jrbiotekfoundation.org
🎉 Roots of Resilience at @Cambridge_Uni will honour our journey empowering over 260 African ag-scientists & launch AGRIIP: uniting 100 scientists + 3k farmers to tackle food insecurity with climate-resilient solutions.
jrbiotekfoundation.org
December 5, 2024 at 10:18 AM
🌍 In 2025, we celebrate 10 years of impact and outreach.
🎉 Roots of Resilience at @Cambridge_Uni will honour our journey empowering over 260 African ag-scientists & launch AGRIIP: uniting 100 scientists + 3k farmers to tackle food insecurity with climate-resilient solutions.
jrbiotekfoundation.org
🎉 Roots of Resilience at @Cambridge_Uni will honour our journey empowering over 260 African ag-scientists & launch AGRIIP: uniting 100 scientists + 3k farmers to tackle food insecurity with climate-resilient solutions.
jrbiotekfoundation.org
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Excited and looking forward to launching
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
jrbiotekfoundation.org – Empowering African scientists and farmers to build climate-resilient, sustainable solutions for food security
www.jrbiotekfoundation.org
December 2, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Excited and looking forward to launching
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity
@jrbiotek.bsky.social innovative project, which brings together 100 African scientists to co-develop climate-resilient solutions for smallholder farmers in West Africa. Learn more www.jrbiotekfoundation.org. #climate #sustainability #FoodSecurity