In today’s world, data drives everything—from global health decisions to agricultural innovation. However, the ability to harness genomic data remains limited across Africa, especially in Central and West Africa. The continent is rich in talent and research potential, yet it faces significant challenges: lack of infrastructure, limited local expertise, and access to affordable bioinformatics solutions.
This is why BioTiba exists.
What if Africa didn’t have to wait for outside labs to unlock the secrets in its genomics data?
What if public health teams, researchers, and innovators across the continent had the tools to analyze genomic data — right where it’s collected?
That’s the question BioTiba was born to answer.
The Problem No One Can Ignore
Africa is generating more genomic data than ever — from infectious disease sequencing to crop genomics to biodiversity conservation research.
But here’s the issue:
- 📉 Most of that data isn’t being used to its full potential.
- 💸 Analysis is often outsourced, expensive, or delayed.
- 🧠 Local teams often lack the tools or training to act fast.
- 🌍 The continent continues to rely on solutions built elsewhere for other contexts.
It’s not a tech gap. It’s a capacity gap, and it’s costing us innovation, speed, and independence.
BioTiba Comes
We’re a new kind of genomics and bioinformatics lab — built in Africa, for African solutions! Based in Douala, Cameroon and working across the continent, BioTiba delivers the tools, training, and support institutions and researchers need to make genomic data actionable!
We work across public health, research, agriculture, and conservation because the genomics revolution touches everything.
Why BioTiba Was Necessary
For years, researchers and labs across the region have struggled with:
- Limited access to modern analysis tools
- A shortage of trained bioinformaticians
- Slow, expensive outsourcing for genomics services
- Underutilized data from sequencing projects
BioTiba addresses these barriers head-on. We exist to:
- Bridge the gap between data and decision-making
- Build local capacity and autonomy
- Provide fast, affordable, and high-quality bioinformatics support
- Make genomics a tool for development, not just discovery
So, What Does BioTiba Do?
Glad you asked. At BioTiba, we deliver across four main areas:
🔬 High-Impact General Bioinformatics Services
- AMR surveillance and outbreak analysis
- Analytic workflows, optimized for your specific needs
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis
- Variant calling, genome assembly & annotation, metagenomics
- Custom pipelines for plant, microbial, and human genomics
🧠 Capacity Building That Sticks
- Hands-on training in bioinformatics, AI, data science
- French + English programs for broader reach
- Designed for labs, universities, NGOs, or scientists struggling to unlock mountains of their genomics data.
🧩 Consulting & Strategic Project Support
- From research proposals to project design, data interpretation, and publication support
- Technical support throughout your NGS-Project’s lifecycle
- Strategic advice for institutions scaling their genomic capacity
⚙ Tools Built for Africa
- Cloud-based analytics platforms (no massive servers needed for your omics projects)
- AI-enhanced and customized bioinformatics workflows for faster, smarter insights.
- Scalable platforms that fit your team and datasets
Why This Matters Now
We’re not just solving a technical challenge. We’re reshaping how to harness the full potential of genomics and Bioinformatics tools in Africa.
Imagine this happening everywhere in Africa:
- A small local lab detecting an outbreak independently using modern NGS
- A university leading a regional genomics study with local experts.
- A biotech startup improving crop resilience — powered by omics data.
- Young scientists are staying in Africa because the tools and training are here.
That’s the future BioTiba is committed to helping to build
Our Vision
An Africa where genomic innovation is homegrown, accessible, and impactful such that :
- Public health labs can independently analyze genomic data
- Researchers have the tools and training to lead international studies
- Farmers benefit from genomics-driven solutions for climate resilience
- Biodiversity is preserved using the power of genomics
- African institutions drive genomic innovation for African priorities
Our Mission
To give African institutions the capacity, technology, and confidence to own their genomic future.
Our Promise
We’ll keep it practical. We’ll keep it high-quality. We’ll meet you where you are and grow with you by doing the following:
- 🔬 Scientific Rigor – Every project we touch meets global standards
- 💡 innovation – We use AI, automation, and scalable platforms
- 🤝 Collaboration – We work hand-in-hand with our partners
- 🌍 Accessibility – Our services are built to be practical, affordable, and inclusive
- 🧭 Purpose – We believe genomics should serve people and communities
Ready to Be Part of It?
Whether you’re managing a public health lab, leading a research group, running a biotech startup, or just curious about omics — we’re here for you.
📍BioTiba is based in Douala, Cameroon. We operate across the continent and globally. 🌐Visit us at www.biotiba.org
📧Reach out at contact@biotiba.org
Let’s build Africa’s genomic future — together.
