A Community of Scientists Creating Lasting Impact
Our programmes may last days or weeks. Our alumni community lasts a lifetime.
Today, JR Biotek Foundation alumni are leading research, educating future generations, strengthening institutions, supporting farmers, and building collaborations across Africa and beyond. Their achievements reflect the true multiplier effect of investing in people.
ALUMNI AT A GLANCE
330+
Scientists Trained Hands-On
25+
Scientists Trained Hands-On
100+
Research Institutions Represented
21,857+
University Students Taught Annually by 60 Alumni
$591,000+
Leveraged by 15 Alumni Respondents*
FEATURED ALUMNI STORIES
From Training to Lasting Impact
Behind every statistic is a scientist whose journey continues to create impact. Explore how JR Biotek Foundation alumni are advancing research, educating future generations, building international collaborations, and translating science into solutions across Africa.
- From Training to International Research
Beakal Tadesse Girma - Ethiopia
- Advancing Agricultural Research
Dr Obaiya Utoblo - Nigeria
- Unlocking Africa's Soil Microbiomes
From Training to Global Research Opportunities
- From Research to Innovation
Winning More Than a Prize
The Africa Bio-Innovation Pitch Challenge encouraged young scientists to transform research ideas into practical innovations. More than a competition, it became a platform for entrepreneurial thinking and laid the foundations for today's AGRIIP Research & ntrepreneurship Fellowship. - Multiplying Knowledge Across Africa
Teaching the Next Generation
VOICES OF OUR ALUMNI
Creating Impact Across Africa
Every JR Biotek Foundation alumnus has a unique story. Together, they demonstrate the lasting impact of investing in scientific capacity, leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
ALUMNI AT A GLANCE
From Training to Lasting Impact
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE & LEARNING HUB
Learn. Share. Collaborate. Continue Growing.
Learning doesn’t end when a programme finishes. Our Community of Practice Resource Hub provides open-access resources that help scientists, students, educators, and alumni continue developing their knowledge, skills, and professional networks.
- Watch Lectures
- Scientific training videos
- Research seminars
- Laboratory demonstrations
- Download Learning Resources
- Online Courses
Continue learning through JR Biotek Foundation’s online training programmes.
GIVE BACK
Many alumni continue to serve as:
- Mentors
- Trainers
- Fellowship Reviewers
- Guest speakers
- Country Leads
- AGRIIP volunteers
- Scientific collaborators
- Programme advisors
Together, they are helping shape the next generation of African scientists.
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE
Keep your profile up to date to:
- Showcase your research
- Find collaborators
- Receive funding and training opportunities
- Join future JR Biotek programmes
- Contribute to the alumni community
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
JR Biotek Foundation’s greatest legacy is not the programmes we deliver. It is the growing community of scientists whose work continues to strengthen agricultural research, education, innovation and food systems across Africa.
Every lecture delivered, every student mentored, every farmer supported and every collaboration formed contributes to a stronger future for African agriculture.
HELP US MULTIPLY IMPACT
Whether you are a scientist, university, donor, policymaker, entrepreneur, or volunteer, your support can help create the next generation of African agricultural leaders.