BreedTech Project

Second Student Training Workshop (22–26 September 2025)
“Classical and Modern Approaches in Crop Breeding”

As part of the BREEDTECH project activities, the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (IFVCNS), Novi Sad, Serbia, hosted the second student training workshop on plant breeding and biotechnology from 22nd to 26th of September, 2025.

The workshop brought together students from agricultural universities in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Palestine, providing them with the opportunity to strengthen their competencies in both classical and modern approaches to crop breeding, as well as related biotechnological applications.The BREEDTECH project consortium extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Dragana Miladinovic and her team for their organization and significant contributions to the successful implementation of the workshop.

BREEDTECH project

Building Capacity activity
The 2nd staff training workshop "22nd-26th September 2025"

“Challenges of Crop Improvement and the Contribution of Advanced Genetics and Genomics Tools”

Scuola Superiore Sant' Anna, Pisa-Italy

LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY AT THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

🌟 Day 1 of the BREEDTECH Project Management Meeting at Haramaya University! 🌟

Yesterday marked the start of the second BREEDTECH project management meeting at Haramaya University, Ethiopia which began with warm welcoming remarks from Haramaya University, creating a great atmosphere for collaboration and teamwork.

Oda Bultum University in Ethiopia held a curriculum review workshop to launch an MSc program in Plant Breeding

BREEDTECH Project Meeting at Haramaya University!

We are excited to share that our 2nd project meeting will be held on November 18-19, 2024, at Haramaya University in Ethiopia. This 2-days event will focus on a comprehensive review of our project progress and planning the next steps.

We look forward to a productive
and inspiring meeting! 🌍📈

Egerton University hosts The Kick-Off Meeting of BREEDTECH Project , an Erasmus Plus Project

Egerton University, the lead applicant, for the project title “Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through partnership program in Africa, Middle East and Europe for Agricultural transformation” hosted the kick-off meeting in its campus in Kenya during May 7th and 8th, 2024.
Ten partners from six countries, from Africa, Palestine and Europe met in Egerton University in Kenya to kick start the BREEDTECH project co-founded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Commission. BREEDTECH project aims at building the capacity in plant breeding and biotechnology education and research in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe and to involve African and Palestinian higher education institutions in the research movement related to plant breeding and biotechnology in Europe and to encourage researchers and academics to take an interest in the concept, domains, tools, and digital technology of plant breeding and biotechnology.
Egerton University's director research, Prof. George Ogendi, welcomed all partners and congratulated the team for winning research funds. He highlighted the project's multidisciplinary nature, its value to Africa and its potential to address global challenges. The project also provides opportunities for young scholars and mentorship. Egerton University's Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics Research and Extension Prof. Benard O. Aduda emphasized the project's relevance to the university's activities and the importance of networking and collaboration. Laikipia University's Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph K. Rotich congratulated the BREEDTECH team, highlighting the project's relevance to global issues like hunger and food security. He encouraged collaboration and application for more research funds.
During the two days meeting, partners jumpstarted project implementation planning the activities, defining roles, and establishing a collaborative framework. They engaged in detailed presentations and discussions on various work packages, including capacity building, curriculum development, and impact dissemination. Key milestones and deliverables were outlined, ensuring a clear path forward. This meeting set a strong foundation for the project's success, marking the beginning of a transformative initiative in plant breeding and biotechnology education and research.

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