Launched in October 2024, the OneBio Centre (OBIC) is a non-profit initiative backed by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), created to support early stage biotech startups in South Africa. By providing shared lab facilities, office space, and access to a vibrant network, OBIC helps reduce the high costs and risks typically faced by biotech ventures. Home to three startup teams and growing, OBIC has already hosted six community events and is actively building partnerships with academia, government, and global institutions to strengthen its impact.
In their daily workflows, OBIC teams rely on Integra pipettes, which have become essential tools in applications ranging from cell culture to genomics.
“They’re intuitive and ergonomic, which makes a big difference in long lab sessions,” says the OBIC team. “The programmable routines save time, and the
GripTips system ensures a secure fit every time – helping to streamline workflows and improve confidence in results.
As OBIC continues to grow, it remains committed to supporting startups that are shaping the future of health, agriculture, and sustainable technology – one startup at a time.
