We engineer bacteria to solve your problems.
Using leading-edge and innovative synthetic biology, we mitigate the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and businesses in the mining, agriculture, biotech sectors and beyond.
Science, for the real world.
AkobenBio is a solutions-focused startup founded in Accra, Ghana. We rise to the challenge of real-world problems with synthetic biology.
We strive to provide solutions across a range of sectors that are:
Cost-effective
Scalable
Sustainable
Project in Focus: Waste Water Biosensor for Mining Sector
AquaSangye — Simplicity meets Precision
A portable handheld device that uses cell free testing strips to identify and quantify contaminants in a water sample.
Smart electronics capture and analyse images of the testing strip which is then run through our predictive mathematical model.
The result is being able to map and track the contamination as well as assess the effectiveness of the clean up. Results are conveniently delivered via a mobile app.
Features & Benefits of AquaSangye:
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Our devices are easy to transport at a testing site. Ongoing data analysis and results are subscription-based and affordable. New testing strips are economically priced.
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AquaSangye allows you to test a water sample for multiple metals, savings you both time and money.
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Easy setup: insert the testing strips, add water, close the device lid and receive your results via a convenient mobile app.
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The main body, lid and smart electronics of AquaSangye are reusable and only the testing strips need to be renewed with each test.
Projects in the Pipeline….
Solutions for: Agriculture
Microbiome to improve Soil Quality and Crop Yields for farmers in Ghana and globally
Solutions for: Ocean Health
Self-Healing Bio-concrete walls that mitigate coastal erosion and digest ocean plastics
Our Team
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Elena Rosca PhD
Founder - CEO - PhD Bioengineering
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Prince Edem Samoh
Founder - CTO - PhD Chemical Engineering
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Rosemond Nyatefe Tawiah
FOUNDER - COO - BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Anne Alwala Achieng
Business Strategist & Entrepreneurship Lead - BSc. Computer Science
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Martha Chaitezvi
Research & Development Lead - BSc. Computer Science