Girls in Biotech Program Overview

Prince Budu introduces Kumasi Hive, an innovation hub in Ghana, and highlights the Girls in Biotech project, led by Frida Yamato Bandi. The project aims to empower women through biotechnology education. Despite COVID-19 challenges, a hybrid program was implemented, reaching 80 girls across Ghana. The project plans to expand annually.

What is the primary focus of Kumasi Hive?

• Rapid prototyping and entrepreneurship

• Agricultural development

• Educational reform

• Healthcare innovation

What is the main goal of the Girls in Biotech project?

• To empower women through biotechnology education

• To develop new biotech products

• To provide scholarships for women

• To create new biotech companies

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the Girls in Biotech project?

• It accelerated the project

• It had no impact

• It caused delays and led to the creation of a hybrid program

• It resulted in the cancellation of the project

What are the two phases of the Girls in Biotech hybrid program?

• Virtual training and boot camps

• Online courses and internships

• Workshops and seminars

• Field trips and lab work

What was the purpose of the virtual training and boot camps in the hybrid program?

• To provide entertainment

• To offer a foundation in DIY and molecular biology

• To teach coding skills

• To prepare for biotech competitions

How many girls participated in the Girls in Biotech project?

• 150

• 80

• 50

• 100

From how many regions in Ghana did the participants of the Girls in Biotech project come?

• 5

• 10

• 8

• 16

What was the initial level of knowledge in biotechnology among the participants?

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Little to none

What is the future plan for the Girls in Biotech hybrid program?

• To run it monthly

• To focus only on online training

• To expand it annually on a larger scale

• To limit it to one region

What is the ultimate aim of the Girls in Biotech project for women?

• To give them opportunities in biotechnology

• To offer travel opportunities

• To provide job placements

• To teach them business management