South Africa

Senovate has develeped a fruit-picking device called the Omniharvester. It allows pickers to harvest fruit from tall trees without having to elevate themselves. It comprises a long telescopic pole made from aluminium with a hook at the top that has scissor blades concealed in it. The user simply locates the fruit stalk by hooking it, he/she simply presses the lever at the bottom which forces the scissor blades together, therefore, cutting the fruitstalk. Located under the hook is a receiving tube that catches the fruit and sends it safely to the collection bag. The Omniharvester is made of

NWU feels that if there was one word to describe the University, it would be “innovative”. We believe we can improve the South Africa of tomorrow, through developing innovative research solutions TODAY. The NWU is a multi-campus university, spread across two provinces. Our Mahikeng and Potchefstroom campuses are situated in North West, and our Vanderbijlpark Campus in Gauteng. This brings diversity and a unique dynamic to our innovative activities

Necsa is a state-owned company responsible for undertaking and promoting R&D in the field of nuclear energy and radiation sciences. It is also responsible for processing source material, including uranium enrichment, and cooperate with other institutions, locally and abroad, on nuclear and related matters. Necsa’s two subsidiaries are commercial entities, which supply local and foreign markets, earning valuable foreign exchange for 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.