Bio-Nano Educational Project

Project overview

Bio-Nano is a large-scale educational initiative designed to spark research curiosity among school and university students. It integrates biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, and modern teaching practices into a unified system of learning kits that transform any classroom into a real scientific laboratory. The project includes 12 thematic modules combining equipment, reagents, methodological materials, and laboratory manuals. Each kit allows students to perform real scientific techniques such as DNA extraction, electrophoresis, ELISA, spectroscopy, PCR, nanoparticle analysis, and biosensing. Implemented under the national project “Comfortable School” in Kazakhstan, 85 Ulabs Bio-Nano kits (over 5,000 individual sets) were successfully delivered by UNOWA through the local distributor Maxwell Distribution, with integration partners STEM Academia and STEM Solution, and construction partner BI Group.

Project details

Bio-Nano: Where Biology Meets Innovation

The Bio-Nano project is a large-scale educational initiative designed to spark scientific curiosity among school and university students. It unites biology, chemistry, and nanotechnology into an interactive system of laboratory kits that can transform any classroom into a modern research space. Developed by UNOWA under the ULabs brand, Bio-Nano allows students to perform real experiments — from DNA extraction and PCR to biosensor analysis — inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators.

A Complete System of 12 Scientific Modules

Bio-Nano is structured into 12 thematic modules, each representing a self-contained learning ecosystem equipped with instruments, reagents, digital manuals, and practice-based lessons.The modules include:DNA & PCR, Forensics, Fermentation, Antibodies, Food, Histology, Bacteriology, Cell Studies, Diagnostics, Parasitology, Nanotechnology, and Spectroscopy.Each kit introduces students to modern methods of molecular biology, biochemistry, and nano-analysis — bridging textbook theory with hands-on experimentation.

Quality, Scale, and Impact in Kazakhstan

Within Kazakhstan’s national program “Comfortable School”, UNOWA and its official partner Maxwell Distribution implemented the Bio-Nano project by delivering 85 ULABS Bio-Nano sets (over 5,000 kits in total) to schools across the country.This ambitious rollout created an unprecedented network of accessible biology and nanotechnology labs in the national education system. Each set empowers students to explore living systems, conduct real laboratory research, and develop analytical skills through inquiry-based learning.

Collaboration That Drives Educational Change

The success of Bio-Nano is the result of international collaboration and local expertise.Implementation in Kazakhstan was supported by STEM Academia, STEM Solution, and construction partner BI Group, ensuring seamless integration of lab environments into new school infrastructures.UNOWA provided methodological content, equipment, and quality control, while Maxwell Distribution coordinated local logistics and teacher training. Together, the teams ensured that every kit met national standards and global scientific accuracy.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Researchers

More than just a set of experiments, Bio-Nano redefines the concept of a school laboratory. It offers students a safe, mobile, and inspiring environment to learn through discovery.With over 40 educational resources and the input of 20+ biologists, engineers, and educators, the project delivers world-class content adapted for Central Asia. By merging nanotechnology with modern pedagogy, UNOWA’s Bio-Nano project transforms classrooms into spaces of innovation — where young minds experience the thrill of real science and build the foundation for future research careers.