Incas Diagnostics: local manufacturing of low-cost diagnostic products in Ghana

In this episode of the Africa biotech conversations podcast, I spoke with Laud Anthony Basing, the Founder and CEO of Incas diagnostics, a biotech company in Ghana, which develops and manufactures lateral flow and molecular Point-of-Care tests specifically for the African Market. In our inspiring and insightful conversation we covered the following points: How his upbringing contributed to his entrepreneurial skills and curiosity The transition of Diagnostics from a medical laboratory to a Biotech manufacturing company Taking a bet on himself and an unusual strategy to gain required skills in the USA The importance of starting a company as a side hustle as an aspiring entrepreneur The purpose of Incas Diagnostics and the key role of medical testing in healthcare Social entrepreneurship and profitability Closing the supply chain gap via human capital development Challenges faced by Incas Diagnostics as a local biotech company on the continent How to enlist support from the general population for biotech industry in Africa Current products on the market by Incas Diagnostics Expansion prospects and collaboration opportunities Recommended skills and how to gain them to succeed as a biotech entrepreneur in Africa Lessons learned from the economic downturn in 2022 2023 Outlook for Biotech industry in Africa Upcoming trends in the Africa biotech space in the near future Do rate our podcast and share this episode with someone in your network.