A consortium of Kenyan and international institutions, coordinated by Pwani University, has secured a EU grant to implement the Development of a National Bioeconomy Educational and Policy Framework in Kenya (Bio-KE Project) the initiative seeks to strengthen capacity in training and research to stimulate investment in Kenya’s bioeconomy sector. It will align with the Government of Kenya’s Green Transition priorities, with a focus on sustainable energy, biodiversity conservation, agri-food systems, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction. The Bio-KE Project will develop a Competency-Based National Bioeconomy Education Framework and establish Virtual Reality Bioeconomy Museums of the Future (VR-BMF) to enhance student–industry engagement and bolster government support for sustainable, biobased economic growth. The consortium comprises Government Partners: Commission for University Education, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation. University Partners: Egerton University, Chuka University. Industry partner Africa Bioenergy Programmes limited. International Partners: The University of Hohenheim, Technical University of Denmark and other Associated Partners including Ministry of Agriculture, International Science Council, National Research Fund, KUCCPS, Bioeconomy Coalition of Africa, AGriKilimo, International Development Institute.
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