Welcome to BioPAD
Welcome to BioPAD home, your biotechnology partner of choice. Our objective is to communicate basics of what BioPAD is all about and we trust the information will lead you to our real home at the Innovation Hub, Pretoria.
Our History
BioPAD is a Biotechnology Regional Innovation Centre established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The centre was initiated in 2002 by a group of interested biotechnology stakeholders ..
Read moreBusiness process
BioPAD does not issue calls for new proposals, but keeps an open call system; individuals or consortia with interesting technologies can approach BioPAD or complete an application form (How to apply?). All applications are processed and reviewed internally, and the applicant is advised on the outcome of their application. The management of BioPAD presents and recommends all opportunities for approval to the Investment Committee of the Board.
A recommendation by the Investment Committee of the Board is subject to final approval by the Board. Click to download the full business process at BioPAD.
