Programme Milestones & Achievements
Tracking our progress as we make history in Rwanda's agricultural biotechnology
Historic Achievement — September 3, 2025
REMA granted environmental release approvals for three priority biotech crops — the first-ever approval for biotech food crops in Rwanda.
Maize
Potato
Cassava
Phase 1: Foundation
Established partnerships, secured funding, and set up research infrastructure. Completed baseline studies and stakeholder mapping.
2024-12-31
Completed
Phase 2: Development
Initiated crop breeding programs, established field trials, and began farmer training programs across 5 districts.
2025-12-31
In Progress (65%)
Phase 3: Implementation
Scale up successful varieties, expand training programs, and establish seed production systems.
2026-12-31
Planned
Phase 4: Sustainability
Transfer technology to local institutions, establish long-term monitoring systems, and ensure project sustainability.
2027-12-31
Planned