At Trichome Biotechnologies, we combine PhD-level expertise with access to advanced equipment and trusted partnerships — delivering reliable R&D designed to accelerate your progress.
Trichome Biotechnologies is a proudly female-founded biotech start-up based in South Africa, founded by Chanel Willemse and Marushka Soobben — two scientists driven by a shared vision of making world-class science accessible while tackling challenges in health and nutrition.
Through our partnership with WITS University, we provide access to advanced facilities and expertise across protein science and beyond — without the overhead of building new labs.
We help companies navigate complex scientific, technical, and regulatory challenges. As a BEE Level 4 company, we are committed to inclusivity and transformation within South Africa's innovation ecosystem.
End-to-end scientific R&D across molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and analytical techniques — with a particular focus on women's health outcomes.
Start a ProjectExpert guidance across scientific, technical, and regulatory challenges — from experimental design and data interpretation to product development strategy.
Book a ConsultWorld-class lab infrastructure through WITS University and UVU Bio, Cape Town — full-service or à la carte, built for biotech, pharma, and next-gen startups.
Explore AccessWe act as an extension of your team — combining expert knowledge with world-class facilities to deliver reliable results, without the overhead.
Our network gives us reach, infrastructure, and credibility to deliver results at scale.
Whether you're building, researching, or just curious — we'd love to hear from you. Start the conversation; we'll bring the coffee.