Softstart BTI provides an integrated package of workspace, shared office services, access to specialized equipment and value-added services like management assistance, access to finance, marketing and networking support.

Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (Softstart BTI) has full support and sponsorship from the SEDA Technology Programme (STP) a programme under the Small Enterprise Development Agency of the DSBD. 

Business Development Areas:

• Technology - The design and development of the actual products and services that will be delivered to the customer.
• Operational - The

Soshanguve Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Centre (SMTDC)  is a business incubation centre which aims to contribute to the creation and development of sustainable township enterprises.

Offerings 

Pre-Incubation

• Business Model Canvas
• Business Plan Development
• Panel Presentation
• Business registration (CIPC)
• Growth Plan
• The Business Toolbox
• Basic Computer Skills

Incubation

1st year – Introduction

• Self mastery (from Survivalist to Opportunist)
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human resources
• Production and Operations
• Costing and pricing

2nd year – Integration

• Acces

We are a cosmetics company headquartered in Johannesburg's Alexandra district. Our products are made from plants such as Agave, Aloe, Cannabis, and Coffee. Due to capacity constraints, we are currently only mass-producing one product. We founded the company in 2017, and we have had some success over the years, serving two major shops.

The Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC) offers a wide range of services designed to assist SMEs in the Chemical sector. The Station is located at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), GaRankuwa campus and is supported by the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Departments of TUT. TUT's experienced staff, consisting of scientists, technologists, technicians and external service providers, participate in product development of various projects.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Development of material safety data sheets (MSDS);
• Formula development;
• Hazards and operability

Reinforced & Moulded Plastics Technology Station (RMPTS) is located in the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in KwaZulu Natal, Durban at the Steve Biko Campus. RMPTS is the technology transfer mechanism for the Centre for Advanced Material, Design & Manufacture with a mission of advancing the reinforced and moulded plastics sector through technological innovation, forward-thinking and research & development. The department specialises in composite materials and plastic tooling technology and this saw the decision to formalise the technology transfer of the department in the TS with a focus

The Technology Station in Chemicals (TSC) is situated at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in Umlazi. MUT provides technological support and promotes innovation for Small Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing and Chemical sector.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Environmental Pollution Control;
• Pilot Batch Processing Unit;
• Process Design and Development;
• Product Design, Development and Improvement;
• Setting Product Quality Standards;
• Technology Audits;
• Technology Information Support;
• Training; and 
• Waste and Effluent Management

Adaptronics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (AMTL) is located at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Bellville Campus. The primary objective of the unit is to specialise as a national manufacturing, research and educational resource centre for Adaptronics Technologies in South Africa. Adaptronics is the technology that integrates sensor and actuator functions into materials, components and structures so that they may react to environment stimuli thus making them intelligent.

Technology Competencies and Offerings:

• Adaptronics Technology;
• Automotive Technologies

InnoVenton: Institute for Chemical Technology is a formally registered Research Institute at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), whose principle research focus is in Product and Process Development. The Institute strives to be self-sustaining through income generated from services to industry, income from technology transfer projects and royalties from patents.

The institute incorporates the Downstream Chemicals Technology Station, a government-funded initiative to make available high-level research, technological services and training, to technology-based Small and Medium Enterprises, and

Limpopo AgroFood Technology Station (LATS) was established to achieve the eight anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), within the context of the National Development Plans (NDP) Framework. LATS is funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and housed at the University of Limpopo (UL), Turfloop Campus. LATS serves as a TIA connector in the Limpopo Province that catalyses partnerships between SMEs, industries and Universities to develop an enabled supporting agro-processing innovation for global competitiveness.
 

LATS reduces barriers of access to

eNtsa is recognised as a prominent research, design and technology support unit for the advanced manufacturing sector in South Africa, based in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU).

eNtsa's main focus is to support and stimulate engineering innovation in order to improve the competitiveness of local manufacturers which will enable industry exploit and development of new markets. Growing the manufacturing economy in South Africa holds the key to sustainable job creation and improved quality of life. This forms the drive of eNtsa to provide innovative research and advanced