This fact file explains what biotechnology is, how it affects us, the controversy around various biotechology issues and the extent of the Biotech sector in South Africa.
The Cape Biotech Initiative (CBI) was launched in 2002/2003. It is an umbrella forum aimed at creating a biotechnology industry hub in the Western Cape.
The Cape Biotech Initiative (CBI) is an umbrella forum aimed at creating a biotechnology industry hub in the Western Cape. The CBI represents the interests of industry, academia, government, finance, the public and all other role players in the field of biotechnology. This website contains information on the CBI and its events, meetings and projects.
This website contains information on ethics and human rights, research development, innovation and technology, research, the public and youth and science, funding opportunities and the services offered by the MRC. There are also publications and links to national programmes and their centres, units and groups.