Bio and Emerging Technology Institute

Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin) is a government R&D institute in Addis Ababa that serves as Ethiopia’s national hub for biotechnology and emerging technologies under the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. It links industry, academia, and government by convening cross‑sector programs and research calls and providing a single access point to collaborators, facilities, and talent. Specialized laboratories and training spaces are co‑located at its campus, and partnerships with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology support fellowships, workshops, and capacity‑building. Core funding comes from the Ethiopian government, with competitive support from international development agencies; for corporate partners, BETin offers collaboration frameworks, regulatory engagement, and commercialization support.