R&D labs in DR Congo
The 311 Institute tracks 2 R&D labs in DR Congo: 1 government and 1 research institute. Most are in Kinshasa and Goma, and the leading organisations include National Institute of Biomedical Research and Observatoire Volcanologique de Goma. Their main focus areas are infectious diseases, epidemiology, public health, environmental and occupational health and geology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Biomedical ResearchNational Institute of Biomedical Research | Kinshasa, DR Congo | Government Healthcare and life sciences | Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health | 1984 |
| Observatoire Volcanologique de GomaObservatoire Volcanologique de Goma | Goma, DR Congo | Research institute Environment and climate | Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric Science | 2002 |
R&D ecosystems in DR Congo
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in DR Congo?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 2 active R&D labs in DR Congo as of October 2026: 1 government and 1 research institute.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in DR Congo?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in DR Congo are National Institute of Biomedical Research and Observatoire Volcanologique de Goma.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in DR Congo?
They cluster around Kinshasa and Goma. The largest R&D ecosystem is Brazzaville region.
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