Welcome to the Biotech Fundi Awards

This is an initiative of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, and Rural Development (GDARD). In 2007 Gauteng Province adopted a biotech strategy which falls within the ambit of the Gauteng Growth and Development Strategy. The objective of these awards is to incentivise, support, promote and develop individuals and companies who make a significant impact on the biotech sector in Gauteng.

Gauteng is a vibrant scientific hub with world-class R&D facilities, research centres and academic institutions. This, together with being the commercial centre of Africa with excellent manufacturing and industrialisation facilities, ideally positions the province to take the lead in the development and promotion of Biotechnology excellence.

On behalf of GDARD, I invite you to enter the Awards within the category of your expertise. Whether you are in biotech research and product development or an entrepreneur at the forefront of biotech commercialisation and business development, we want to hear from you. We believe that the Biotech Fundi Awards will, in time to come recognise the who’s who in Gauteng biotech - and you are our valuable partner in this drive!

Wishing you all the best with your entry.

Yours Sincerely

Ms Nandi Mayathula-Khoza
MEC: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development