BIOHACK UIO
Techstars '25Quito, EC · Founded 2020 · 5 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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A community biotechnology laboratory in Ecuador that democratizes access to life sciences education and research. It provides training, workspace, and support for students and entrepreneurs interested in biotechnology and experimental sciences.
Founders & leadership
BIOHACK UIO was founded in 2020 by Camila Velandia and Andrés Jarrín.
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Camila VelandiaCo-founderShe has a background in life sciences with expertise across environmental, food, health, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and microbiological domains.
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Andrés JarrínCo-founderAndrés Jarrín holds a degree in Bioengineering and an MSc in Bioinformatics, with seven years of experience in biological quality control, microbiology, and analytical technique development. He co-founded BIOHACK UIO, a community biotechnology laboratory in Ecuador, and has training in programming through the Oracle ONE Academy.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BIOHACK UIO do?
- A community biotechnology laboratory in Ecuador that democratizes access to life sciences education and research. It provides training, workspace, and support for students and entrepreneurs interested in biotechnology and experimental sciences.
- Who founded BIOHACK UIO?
- BIOHACK UIO was founded by Camila Velandia, Andrés Jarrín in 2020.
- Who are BIOHACK UIO's investors?
- BIOHACK UIO's investors include Techstars.
- Where is BIOHACK UIO headquartered?
- BIOHACK UIO is headquartered in Quito, EC.


