The Future African Scientist Foundation (FASF) is a U.S.-based "friends of" organization that mobilizes tax-deductible resources to advance science and biotechnology in Africa. We raise flexible funding to power skills, infrastructure, and networks for early-career scientists across the continent.
Empowering the next generation of scientific leaders
By 2050, Africa will be home to one of the world's largest workforces. Yet many young scientists lack access to the training, equipment, and funding they need to turn their ideas into vaccines, diagnostics, therapies, and technologies that solve local health and development challenges.
Underfunded labs, fragmented infrastructure, and limited mentorship slow down discovery. Strategic, patient capital can change that — especially in high-impact areas like biotechnology, immunology, infectious disease, and advanced microscopy.
Explore some of the groundbreaking projects made possible by FASF funding and support.
Developing an affordable, paper-based diagnostic tool that detects malaria parasites in blood samples within 15 minutes, designed specifically for low-resource settings without electricity or lab equipment.
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Using cryo-electron microscopy to study the structural biology of drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, enabling new drug target discovery and treatment approaches for this major public health challenge in Africa.
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Developing a novel HIV vaccine candidate that induces broadly neutralizing antibodies, focusing on strains prevalent in East Africa. This research leverages advanced immunology techniques and African-led clinical trial networks.
Learn More About This ProjectOur work has been recognized and featured by leading publications and media outlets worldwide.
Science Magazine
Nature Africa
BBC Africa
African Science TV
Science Podcast Network
University World News
Watch firsthand accounts from the next generation of African scientists who are transforming their communities through research and innovation.
Read about the experiences and achievements of other future African scientists who have benefited from FASF programs.
The biotechnology training I received through FASF's programs gave me the skills to develop a low-cost diagnostic tool for malaria. Now I'm leading a research team at my university.
Thanks to the microscopy equipment funded by FASF, I was able to complete my master's research on drug-resistant tuberculosis. This opportunity opened doors to a PhD program at Cambridge.
The mentorship network connected me with experts in vaccine development. I'm now working on a novel HIV vaccine approach at the Uganda Virus Research Institute.
Your support enables us to bridge the gap between Africa's immense scientific talent and the resources needed to turn promising ideas into life-changing innovations.
Identifying and supporting Africa's most promising early-career scientists through fellowships and mentorship programs.
Providing state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and research facilities to enable groundbreaking discoveries.
Connecting African scientists with global networks, industry partners, and policy makers to maximize impact.
FASF exists to deepen and scale this impact by unlocking flexible, long-term funding for African-led science.
Your gift helps expand training in biotechnology and immunology, open up access to microscopy and lab infrastructure, and support the institutions that keep African talent on the continent.
