The MoBioLab Training Programme is an International Training Program (ITP) funded by VlIR-UOS and coordinated by the International Plant Biotechnology Outreach (IPBO). It focuses on Molecular Biology and is a collaboration with six higher education institutions (HEIs) in Kenya (Kenyatta & Moi University), Uganda (Makerere & Muni University), and Ethiopia (Addis Ababa & Haramaya University).
MoBioLab aims to bridge the molecular biology skills gap in Sub-Saharan Africa by transforming higher education institutions into engines of scientific capacity, innovation, and knowledge transfer. Through practical training, institutional strengthening, and regional collaboration, the project supports long-term research excellence and sustainable development outcomes.
IPBO leads the Training of Trainers (basic and advanced molecular courses) sessions while collaborating with the dedicated team from Inqaba Biotec Africa, a company specializing in laboratory reagents. This collaboration is poised to fortify the connection between HEIs and the private sector, facilitating network expansion and providing post-graduates with promising employment prospects.