Human health and social work activities

The company was founded in 2011 with the express purpose of helping medical device manufacturers create, integrate, implement, and maintain a quality management system that complies with ISO 13485 standards.

Since then, the business has expanded its assistance with SAHPRA applications.

Medical Diagnostech was established in 2010 as a developer and manufacturer of rapid diagnostic test kits.

We manufacture high quality rapid diagnostic assays and test kits using our trade secret methodology for increased accuracy via optimal sensitivity for early detection without compromising specificity.

Our products are robust and are optimized to withstand extreme storage conditions for up to 24 months. Assays are manufactured under ISO 13485 accreditation, SAHPRA Medical Device Manufacturer’s License, and includes NICD, WHO, CE, and FDA approved products.

Products include fuel marker

Plasti-Part was established in 1995 by husband-and-wife team, Paul and Olga Hobley. Born from humble origins, the company started with just one mould, an injection moulding machine, one staff member and operated from the double garage of their home. We have come a long way since then. We now operate from our 1 086 m² factory in Firgrove, Somerset West and employ 25 staff members. Our ethos of a customer-centric approach is the foundation we build on and it is what sets us apart in a highly competitive industry. We specialize in the manufacturing of high-quality injection moulded parts and

Boss Packaging specializes in medical packaging, offering tailored solutions to the medical industry in South Africa.

South Africa based manufacturer of single-use medical devices such as:

ECG Electrodes,

Electrosurgical accessories,

Gels, Creams and Hydrogels

Wound care dressings

OEM components 

Biotechnology company pioneering microbiome-based precision personal care product research development and commercialisation for disease prevention and health promotion. Dedicated to expanding access of the African public to microbiome mapping and driving the industry towards microbiome conserving formulating in personal care items.

Raizcorp support and scales entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem as well as accelerate the success of entrepreneurs. 

Offerings: 

• Pre-incubation programmes
• Incubation programmes
• Acceleration programmes
• Equity partnerships

Entrepreneurial Benefits:

• Training
• Guiding (mentoring)
• Market access
• Access to finance
• Access to infrastructure
• Entrepreneurial essentials
• Equity investment

Sandbox Africa is a pioneering platform dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by African tech startups, particularly those led by black founders. We aim to expedite their market entry by fostering strategic partnerships and collaborations, providing access to APIs, data, intellectual property, licenses, and other crucial resources. African tech startups often grapple with limited funding, lack of mentorship, regulatory hurdles, and restricted access to essential resources. Sandbox Africa bridges these gaps by offering a platform for startups to connect with potential partners and

Microtraction is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in African startups at the pre-seed stage.

Microtraction is sector agnostic and heavily biased towards smart, relentlessly resourceful founders who are building high growth, technology driven businesses in billion dollar markets.

Click here to apply for funding 

The eKasiLabs is a micro innovation hub facility spread across the 5 economic corridors in Gauteng where we foster and cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in townships. The facilities are located in Mohlakeng, Sebokeng, Garankuwa, Soweto, Tembisa, Alexandra, Mamelodi, Kagiso, Kathorus and Mabopane.

Offerings: 

• Business Development support
• Mentoring (both technical and non-technical)
• Commercialisation and market development support
• Value Added service such Intellectual property and other legal service advisory
• Co-creation facilities that include hotdesking, training