South Africa

Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) is situated on the outskirts of Durban and overlooks the beautiful Indian Ocean. University education is tertiary education that provides students with career oriented skills through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the work place. MUT co-operates closely with commerce and industry to ensure that the curriculum of a particular qualification is completely relevant to the chosen field and that the qualification is market related.

Mintek is a South African based Science Council that has become a leading provider of minerals processing and metallurgical engineering products and services to industries worldwide since 1934. Our commitment to innovation and our world-class research and development expertise is supported by a physical infrastructure of modern laboratories, pilot plants, and workshops. Our extensive range of products and services and our continuing attention to clients unique needs, providing our customers with proven solutions.

Memeza was established in 2012 and specializes in providing affordable innovative Connected Community Safety Technology, with a special focus on the most vulnerable people in society. Through well-established industry partnerships Memeza offer a first of its kind, public safety solution.

HyPlat is a specialist fuel cell technology company focused on delivering best in class Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs) and Platinum Group Metals (PGM) based catalysts to the Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell sector.

Global Power Solutions is a technology company with a vision to change people’s lives and our planet. Our mission is to become a leading provider of innovative green energy products, with our business being based on a lean business model which gives us the competitive edge while at the same time ensuring that we provide you, the consumer value for money.

Biodx – we relentlessly enable a better world through developing environmentally friendly products. With the aid of substantial funding from various groups including the IDC and TIA, Biodx has developed and produced environmentally responsible disinfectants and preservatives for a wide range of markets. These include water treatment, industrial, agricultural and food industries. Our products are non-corrosive, easily biodegradable, and disrupt biofilms whilst providing exceptionally high levels of efficacy.

The Durban University of Technology is a tertiary institute of learning that has seven campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. We aim to be the preferred university for developing leadership in technology and productive citizenship. To achieve this DUT is promoting excellence in learning and teaching, a sense of community, extending technology transfer and applied research and encouraging the external engagement which promotes innovation and entrepreneurship through collaborations and partnerships.

4th Element Group (PTY) LTD is a technology company that operates in conjunction with an Energy and Water management consulting company. Our products and services range from energy alternative power solutions to advanced leak and water management systems and solutions. Whether it is a KW to MW Solar energy project or a complex water/energy saving integration system in the residential, commercial or industrial sector, we have the Technological Solution.

A national public entity that serves as the key institutional intervention to bridge the innovation chasm between research and development, for higher education institutions, science councils, public entities and the private sector. TIA’s vision is to be a world-class leading technology innovation and commercialisation agency that stimulates and supports advances to improve the quality of life for all South Africans. We facilitate the translation of local knowledge resources into sustainable socio-economic opportunities.

The Department of Science and Innovation seeks to boost socio-economic development in South Africa through research and innovation. To achieve its goals, the Department provides leadership, an enabling environment and resources for science, technology and innovation. Through its Programmes (Administration; Technology Innovation; International Cooperation and Resources; Research Development and Support; and Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships) and several entities that work alongside it, the Department is accomplishing groundbreaking science and enhancing the well-being of all South Africans