Introduction

AMETRIX TECHNOLOGIES (Pty) Ltd is a South African deep-technology company based in Vosloorus, Gauteng, developing proprietary hardware, firmware, and software solutions across industrial sensing, cybersecurity, telemetry, and fintech. Founded in 2026, AMETRIX is building African-owned IP with the ambition of scaling locally developed innovation across the continent and into global markets.

Problem Statement

South African and African industries face significant gaps: asset tracking systems remain costly and import-dependent, leaving fleets and equipment vulnerable to theft and signal

Dialo operates on a high-margin Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model (Softphone Platform), generating automated monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by providing SMEs with a "plug-and-play" virtual office. Our strategy is built on three pillars:

1. Immediate Utility: We provide a cloud-native ecosystem that eliminates the technical and geographical barriers of traditional telephony, offering instant global reach without the need for hardware or complex IT support.
2. Scalable Growth: By bypassing the "IT Gatekeeper" and offering deep CRM integrations (HubSpot/Salesforce), we target 10 diverse market segments

FastPro Digital Marketing and Corporate Events is a premium events management and digital transformation company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We offer corporate events solutions and digital solutions that helps organizations future-proof their workforces, build high-impact media brands, and execute flawless corporate events. We specialize in delivering high-impact, bespoke corporate events, conferences, and digital marketing that enhance collaboration, leadership, and organizational culture.

Our services cater to corporates, government departments, NGOs, and educational institutions

Biko Today is an ML and AI-driven workforce and business support platform that connects small and medium-sized businesses with trained, work-ready youth. We provide SMEs with access to affordable talent, digital tools, and operational support, while equipping young people with real-world work experience, mentorship, and income opportunities.

Our model combines technology, training, and service delivery into a single ecosystem, enabling businesses to scale without the cost of traditional hiring, and enabling youth to gain practical skills by working on real business projects. We operate across

Mtimposo operates as a Pty Ltd, registered with CIPC, compliant with SARS, and holding relevant manufacturing and training accreditations (e.g., Cathsseta, FoodBev, and QCTO).

Core Divisions:

• Food Division: Producing sauces (Peri peri, Mayo, Lemon & Herb, marinades) for retail, wholesale, and export.
• Cleaning Division: Producing detergents (dishwashing liquid, multipurpose cleaners, laundry detergents) for households, hospitality, and industrial clients.
• Training Division: Offering accredited hospitality courses (food preparation, housekeeping, customer service) to unemployed youth and industry

CarbonSmart Solutions Africa is a climate technology and sustainability company focused on developing and enabling high-quality carbon credits through nature-based and technology-driven solutions.

What the Business Does

The company operates as a carbon credit development and verification platform, using internationally recognized methodologies supported by advanced Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems.

At the center of its ecosystem is the CarbonSmart App, a digital platform that:

• Measures and verifies carbon credits
• Facilitates carbon credit trading
• Connects farmers, businesses

Industry Context 

The global market for natural and botanical personal care and wellness products is experiencing significant and sustained growth, driven by a consumer shift toward clean, plant-based ingredients and a growing awareness of the limitations and risks associated with synthetic formulations. The “clean beauty” movement has evolved from a niche trend to a global market imperative. In South Africa, this global trend meets a unique local advantage: a rich indigenous knowledge and botanical heritage. 12 Teaspoons capitalizes on this intersection, meeting the demands of a health

IQ4EV (Pty) Ltd is a Johannesburg-based electric vehicle (EV) data analytics and consulting company focused on optimising the performance, reliability, and commercial viability of EV charging infrastructure. The company was founded to address a critical gap in the African EV ecosystem: the lack of accessible, actionable intelligence from charging station data.

At the core of IQ4EV’s offering is its proprietary platform, Pulse360. Pulse360 ingests and processes EV charger data (including OCPP messages such as MeterValues, StatusNotifications, and BootNotifications) to generate real-time and

SKY BLcK (Pty) Ltd is a forward-looking experiential consulting firm specialising in event ideation, planning, and risk-conscious innovation. At present, our focus is on consulting, working with brands, organisations, and individuals to design concepts that are not only creative but strategically aligned with audience needs, regulatory frameworks, and market trends. Our consulting scope includes shaping event themes (e.g., lifestyle festivals, art-driven brand activations, corporate networking experiences), defining audience engagement models (interactive installations, hybrid/virtual

Association of Professional Artisans of South Africa, APASA, is a professional artisan body that can serve as a practical ecosystem partner to the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation by linking artisanal capability to South Africa’s National System of Innovation. Its contribution lies in professionalizing artisans, supporting grassroots innovation, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, improving the readiness of artisan-owned enterprises, and expanding participation in innovation among rural, township, youth, women, and disabled practitioners. In this way, APASA helps