🌍 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

🌍 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

The event marked 10 years of our work & the launch of AGRIIP — a bold movement connecting African scientists & farmers to co-create climate-smart, farmer-led solutions. From expert panels to the new JR Biotek Art Gallery & the first-ever JR Biotek Awards — this day was powerful and full of meaning.

🚨 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...

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! 💚

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

🌍 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...

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...

🌍 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

🗓️ 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

🌍 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.
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