23 results
- 21 Sept 2020
Ene-Obong, CEO of 54gene Selected as Endeavor Entrepreneur
Endeavor has welcomed a new entrepreneur into its global network; Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong of 54gene, was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur on September 17, 2020. 54gene is a health technology company…
- 22 Jan 2021
54gene Unveils World-class Scientific Research Laboratory in Lagos
54gene has unveiled its new lab in Lagos State, Nigeria, capable of human whole genome sequencing and a variety of other scientific investigations. Hosting a suite of world-class molecular genomics…
- 14 Apr 2020
54gene Closes $15M Series A
54gene, the African genomics research, services, and development company has closed a Series A round of $15M, led by Adjuvant Capital, a life sciences fund backed by the International Finance…
- 16 Sept 2021
54gene Closes $25M Series B to Advance Global Drug Discovery Capabilities
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has secured $25M in a Series B round, led by Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund. The…
- 21 Jul 2021
54gene Launching Trust to Reinvest 5% of Proceeds on African Scientists, Communities
54gene, the health technology company centered on advancing the field of African genomics to unlock scientific discoveries as well as improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes within Africa and the…
- 21 Feb 2022
54gene’s ACTG Awards $64,000 Scholarship to Further Genomics Research
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has announced the awarding of $64,000 in scholarships to four PhD candidates in Nigeria,…
- 9 May 2022
54gene Completes Initial Phase of the Landmark Nigerian 100K Genome Project
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has through its non-profit initiative, the African Centre for Translational Genetics…
- 2 Jul 2019
54gene Closes $4.5M Seed Round
54gene, the African-focused healthtech genomics and AI start-up that is leading in the diagnosis and medical treatment of people in Africa, has raised a $4.5M seed round with participation from Y…
- 3 Sept 2020
Illumina Collaborates with 54gene in the Creation of Genomics Facility in Nigeria
Illumina has announced collaboration with 54gene, a health technology company whose mission is to advance precision medicine capabilities in Africa through research, advanced molecular diagnostics…
- 15 Jun 2021
54gene Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
54gene, the health technology company deriving insights from the world’s most diverse populations to solve some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of…
- 28 Oct 2020
54gene Launches Clinical Research Program in Nigeria
54gene, whose mission is to advance inclusive precision medicine through research, advanced molecular diagnostics, and clinical programs, has launched its Clinical Program Services (CPS) division.…
- 14 Dec 2021
54gene Launches Diagnostic Arm 7RiverLabs to Boost Patient Health Outcomes
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has announced the launch of its diagnostic arm; 7RiverLabs. The diagnostic hubs fitted…
- 26 May 2022
54gene Signs MoU with ANSTS to Announce Landmark SEN-GENOME Genetics Research Study
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has partnered on a new Senegal research study SEN-GENOME, which will establish a full…
- 3 May 2020
Dangote Foundation Engages 54gene Laboratory to Conduct 1,000 COVID-19 Test per day in Kano
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), a philanthropic endeavour of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialized in research, and diagnostics, to immediately set up…
- 19 Jul 2022
AfricInvest, Cathay Innovation Complete Final Close of €110M Pan-African Venture Fund
AfricInvest, a multi-asset investment platform in Africa and global venture capital firm Cathay Innovation, have completed the final close of their joint Pan-African Venture fund, Cathay AfricInvest…
- 21 Jun 2019
Google Graduates third Cohort of Launchpad Accelerator Africa Programme, Opens Portal for fourth cohort
Google has graduated the third cohort of Launchpad Accelerator Africa on Friday, with application for fourth cohort now open in Lagos. The programme is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to…
- 26 Oct 2020
Nigeria Innovation Summit 2020: Stakeholders Seek for Robust Technology Ecosystem
Stakeholders and technology enthusiasts at the 2020 Nigeria Innovation Week have emphasised the need for robust technology ecosystem in the country, noting that we cannot do without innovative…
- 2 May 2021
Startups Ecosystem Critical To The Future Of Nigeria – Osibanjo
The Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Professor Yemi Osibanjo, said that startup ecosystem is one of the vital tools in finding solutions to Africa's various challenges, according to him,…
- 29 Apr 2021
Startups Ecosystem Critical to the Future Of Nigeria – Osibanjo
Professor Yemi Osibanjo, Vice President of Nigeria has said that startup ecosystem is one of the vital tools in finding solutions to Africa's various challenges, according to him, these challenges…
- 6 Jun 2021
Innovating Nigeria: The Rise of True Compatriots
By Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General/CEO of NITDA Beneath the obvious national contradictions and challenges we face, there is a deep revolution brewing that is “innovation at the speed of…
- 6 Sept 2021
Endeavor Nigeria Unveils Inaugural Cohort for its ScaleUp Program
Endeavor Nigeria has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its new 10-week Endeavor ScaleUp Program that aims to support Nigeria’s most promising, high-impact business leaders.…
- 27 May 2022
Alerzo Believes they Can Build Another Lagos in Ibadan
By Sam Adeoye At this moment in time, long, hot traffic jams are becoming a thing in Ibadan. The folks who live in that city are half-proud of this congestion because it sorts of presents them with a…
- 19 Mar 2019
Google Announces Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class 3
Google has announced third Launchpad Accelerator Africa class as part of its ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship on the continent. This third class, which starts on 1 April 2019,…