Biotech Fundi Awards 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.
This year’s awards categories are: