R&D labs in Botswana
The 311 Institute tracks 2 R&D labs in Botswana: 1 government and 1 research institute. Most are in Gaborone, and the leading organisations include Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation and Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology. Their main focus areas are modeling and simulation, infectious diseases, water science and technology and political science and international relations.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 2 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and TechnologyMinistry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology | Gaborone, Botswana | Government Social sciences and humanities | Political Science and International Relations, Information Systems and Management, Management Information Systems | |
| Botswana Institute for Technology Research and InnovationBotswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation | Gaborone, Botswana | Research institute Multidisciplinary research | Modeling and Simulation, Infectious Diseases, Water Science and Technology | 2012 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Botswana?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 2 active R&D labs in Botswana as of October 2026: 1 government and 1 research institute.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Botswana?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Botswana are Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation and Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Botswana?
They cluster around Gaborone.
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