Africa biotech and pharma ventures

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TECHNOLOGY Commercialization

Zeme accelerates technology commercialization by bridging the gap between research and market-ready products. We support validation, IP protection, regulatory readiness, and business development to help scientific innovations scale into sustainable ventures with real-world impact.

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CORE FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Zeme develops shared core facilities and research infrastructure that provide affordable access to laboratories, equipment, and technical services. By lowering capital barriers and improving operational efficiency, we enable startups, researchers, and partners to accelerate R&D, validate technologies, and scale innovations sustainably.

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biotech and pharma

Zeme accelerates the development of biotech and pharmaceutical innovations by providing funding, technical support, and access to research infrastructure. We focus on translating scientific discoveries into safe, effective, and scalable therapies, vaccines, and biologics that address Ghana’s pressing health challenges.

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CLINICAL TRIALS

Zeme enables high-quality, ethical, and regulatory-compliant clinical trials across Africa by strengthening local research capacity, infrastructure, and partnerships. We support trial readiness, site management, and data systems to accelerate access to new therapies while building sustainable clinical research ecosystems.

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Medical Devices

Zeme supports the development, localization, and scale-up of affordable medical devices tailored to African health system needs. We combine investment, technical support, and partnerships to advance device design, validation, regulatory readiness, and deployment, improving access to reliable diagnostics and healthcare technologies across the continent.

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REGULATORY AFFAIRS

Zeme supports regulatory strategy and compliance for life sciences and health innovations across Africa. We help ventures navigate clinical, device, and product approvals by aligning with national regulators and regional frameworks, strengthening documentation, and advancing regulatory readiness to accelerate safe market entry.

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DIGITAL TECH AND AI

Zeme leverages digital technologies and AI to accelerate innovation in health, agriculture, and the bioeconomy. By integrating data-driven solutions, predictive analytics, and AI-powered tools, we enhance research, diagnostics, decision-making, and operational efficiency for scalable, impact-driven biotech ventures.

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Medical Supply Chain

Zeme strengthens medical and biotech supply chains by supporting the development of efficient, reliable, and locally adapted distribution networks. We help ventures optimize sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and regulatory compliance to ensure timely delivery of essential medicines, diagnostics, and research materials across Africa.

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AGROTECH

Zeme invests in and supports agrotech solutions that improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and food security in Ghana and across Africa. By combining biotechnology, precision farming, and digital tools, we help innovators develop scalable technologies that optimize crop yields, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen resilient farming systems.tools, we enhance research, diagnostics, decision-making, and operational efficiency for scalable, impact-driven biotech ventures.

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Climate tech

Zeme supports climate tech innovations that leverage biotechnology, data, and sustainable systems to address climate resilience, resource efficiency, and environmental health. We invest in and scale solutions that reduce emissions, improve adaptation, and strengthen climate-smart agriculture and bio-based industries across Africa

Global Pharma partners

Ghana offers a strategic advantage for companies seeking growth, sustainability, and innovation. Through Zeme, we help global companies establish regional operations, build local teams, and access emerging markets in biotechnology, agriculture, and healthcare. We provide Contract Research Organization services to international organizations and startups.

Key Impact Sectors

Manufacturing Capacity

Supports the development of local manufacturing capacity for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical products in Ghana. By providing investment, technical expertise, and infrastructure support, we help ventures establish compliant, scalable, and efficient production processes that ensure quality, reduce dependency on imports, and strengthen the continent’s bioeconomy.

Healthcare

Strengthens healthcare systems in Ghana by supporting the development and delivery of innovative diagnostics, therapies, and medical technologies. Through investment, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, we aim to improve access, quality, and affordability of healthcare across the African continent.

Clinical Trials, Regulatory and Intellectual Property

Supports end-to-end development of health and biotech innovations by strengthening clinical trial capacity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting intellectual property. We help ventures navigate approvals, manage trials ethically and efficiently, and secure IP rights to accelerate safe, market-ready solutions in Ghana and beyond.

Agriculture and Food Security

Advances agricultural innovation and food security by supporting scalable solutions that increase crop productivity, enhance nutrition, and reduce post-harvest losses. Through biotechnology, agrotech, and sustainable farming practices, we help build resilient food systems that meet Africa’s growing population and economic needs