South Africa

Technovera is a social impact organisation that is focused on technology inclusion, with the aim of improving the last mile for chronic medication access in Africa. Technovera has been working with the Aurum Institute, City of Tshwane, City of eKurhuleni and the National Department of Health in South Africa on reducing the average time spent in a clinic. Thus far, we have reached over 10,000 patient collections with an average collection duration of 22 seconds (much lower than the anticipated 2 min). Technovera is now looking to engage in creating other opportunities and collaborate with

Innovate Durban is a Non-Profit Company aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region. Its focus is to support and promote innovation by creating platforms that will build and develop the innovation ecosystem in Durban. Innovate Durban was set up by the eThekwini Municipality in 2013 in an effort to create a conducive environment for innovation. At the time, there was a lack of support for innovation and there was limited collaboration. Innovate Durban was initially set up as a Stakeholder Forum that brought together business, government, academia, civil society and entrepreneurs

In the lower south coast, more garbage is ending up in landfills and incinerators. Thulikaceb Recycling Company is turning into AI-assisted robots to help sort garbage in recycling plants. Contamination in the rural areas and informal settlements is high since recyclables are often dumped into one bin instead of multi-streamed or separated from the source. Therefore, Thulikaceb Recycling is developing AI-assisted robotic technology that can work with humans in processing plants and improve quality control.

Foi Science was founded by Nomahlubi Nazo a Cosmetic Formulation Scientist and Polymer Technologist. What sets us apart from other companies is that we custom design skincare solutions according to an individual’s skincare needs because everyone is different and so are their needs. We are able to manufacture quality skincare at affordable prices because we make our own cosmetic actives and biopolymers in-house through an innovative beneficiation process.

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LivU Naturals is our natural skincare range suited for babies and adults that love natural products for skin repair and wound

Mabu produces mushroom casing soil and plant growing substrates with 100% natural sugarcane bagasse pith.

AgriViro is an innovative agricultural biotechnology company that operates at the critical juncture between agricultural and environmental sciences. AgriViro has established a valuable portfolio of microbial strains and formulation-associated intellectual property. The combination of proprietary know-how and unique synergies means that AgriViro’s technology platform will enable AgriViro to profitably expand its innovative range of AgBio products.

Hydrox Holdings is a micro research and development enterprise that is privately funded to develop unique Divergent-Electrode-Flow-Through (DEFT) technology with the goal to unlock inexpensive hydrogen production from renewable energy sources operating off a reliable simplistic principle. This is achieved by employing a system made up of fewer components with lower capital and operating costs with enormous potential. We have a clear passion and drive toward developing cost-effective methods to produce hydrogen. Current water electrolysis technologies remain noncompetitive in contrast to

Oplene Group aims is to bridge the communication gap that blind people struggle with, keep them safe as they navigate their phones in public spaces, make sure that there are not left behind within social spaces and different circles or in social media as well as to ensure that they have a better sense of where they are going and what is happening around them so that they can have a sense of belonging.

Learn Base is an IoT based energy efficiency company providing real-time processed information to end-users about their entire electrical infrastructure.

Anathoth Solutions designs hands-free solutions for persons with disabilities, such as retractable backpacks and umbrella holders for wheelchairs.