About

FOUNDER’S STORY

The story of the Sena Institute of Technology (SIT) Foundation is rooted in a simple but urgent question: How can Africa truly participate in the global scientific economy if its students and researchers lack access to modern research infrastructure and hands-on scientific training? For years, many students across Ghana and other African countries have completed science degrees with limited laboratory exposure, minimal practical experience, and little opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. While talent and ambition are abundant, access to advanced training, equipment, mentorship, and innovation ecosystems remains limited. This gap continues to slow scientific progress, workforce development, and the continent’s ability to produce homegrown solutions to local and global challenges.

Recognizing this challenge firsthand, two brothers, Dr. Kwasi Agbleke and Mr. Michael Agbleke, set out to build a different model for scientific education and research in Ghana. Their vision was to create a research-intensive institution where students, scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs could gain practical experience, conduct meaningful research, and translate ideas into real-world applications. What started as a bold dream with limited resources has evolved into the Sena Institute of Technology Foundation, an organization dedicated to strengthening research capacity, advancing biotechnology innovation, and building scientific ecosystems across Africa.

Despite financial and infrastructure challenges, SITG has made significant progress in biodiversity research, genomics, diagnostics, workforce development, and biotechnology training. The institute has trained students through hands-on laboratory programs, developed research repositories, and built collaborative networks that connect local talent to global scientific opportunities. Yet the need remains far greater than the available resources. Expanding this model across Ghana and the African continent will require global partnerships, philanthropic investment, institutional collaboration, and long-term support.

SIT Foundation believes that Africa’s scientific future must be built within Africa itself through institutions that empower local talent, foster innovation, and create sustainable pathways for research and economic development. With global support, this vision can scale beyond a single institute into a continental movement that transforms science education, accelerates discovery, and equips the next generation of African scientists to solve the challenges of tomorrow.