Frontiers of Agriculture and Food Technology

ISSN 2736-1624

Frontiers of Agriculture and Food Technology Vol. 1 (1), pp. 001-003, December, 2011. © International Scholars Journals

Perspective

Fostering biotechnology entrepreneurship in developing countries

Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari

Department of Biochemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected].

Accepted 17 May 2011

Abstract

The climate for commercial biotechnology in several developing countries is improving. As a result of the growing science base, biotechnology companies can successfully be located and thrive in these countries. The rewards which can flow from the successful exploitation of research should encourage investment in biotechnological activities.

Key words: Entrepreneur, biotechnology, investment.