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ONKOS Molecular Diagnostics Inc

ONKOS is Latin America´s leading startup company provider of proprietary gene expression-based diagnostic tests that is focused on providing answers to diagnostic uncertainties in Oncology by avoiding unnecessary procedures. We guide informed clinical decisions to enable not only the best patient management available but also healthcare providers efficiencies and savings.

Our Gene Expression Profiling platform merges cutting-edge technologies of molecular biology and artificial intelligence tools to create molecular classifiers that are translated into actionable results to unlock the best

OPART Unique hinging mechanism for eyewear

The invention consists of a unique hinge mechanism as an alternative to existing spectacle hinge configurations. This mechanism facilitates the customisation of spectacle frames while also reducing costs associated with customisation.

The majority of eyewear frames uses hinging systems that are...

NULA Reusable Sanitary Pad

A reusable sanitary pad that is uniquely designed to collect, retain and dispose of menstrual fluid. The reusable pad is used externally, it is hygienic and easy to clean.

The most commonly used and commercially available menstrual hygiene products in South Africa are tampons and sanitary pads. The...

The Asthma Grid

This invention is an electronic medical, digital device that computes and grades the stages of Asthma aetiology and severity using wearable biosensors and environmental Nanosensors, with the capacity to predict imminent Asthma attacks and future attacks. The Asthma grid uses an algorithm to compute...

Olive Waste

The invention relates to a process for producing extracts with valuable bioactive compounds from waste pomace generated during olive oil processing, which in return also minimises the environmental burden generated by the waste products. The resulting olive extracts are a source of Vitamin E...

Omega Canine Emulsion

Omega Canine Emulsion combines the benefits of Omega-3, Carotene, and Vitamin E for the benefit of man’s best friend.

The product comes in a squeeze bottle, making dispensing the emulsion onto food easy. The product has a smoky flavour, which is liked by canines. Reports by owners claim that it...

SlowRedT®

SlowRedT is an innovation of Cape Peninsula University of Technology that involves a modified release delivery system of Rooibos extract (Aspalathus linearis) to be used as a nutraceutical or dietary supplement. This system delivers specific Rooibos polyphenolic constituents both immediately and...

Bambara Nut Dietary Fibre (BamFibre-I® & BamFibre-S®)

BamFibre is a natural, gluten-, lactose- and cholesterol-free soluble and insoluble fibre developed at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. BamFibre acts as a

stabiliser and cryoprotectant in food, aids detoxification and waste excretion and is suitable for high temperature application such...

Human Sciences Research Council

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is a statutory council dedicated to conducting human and social science research that is in the public interest. Our research aims to advance South Africa and Africa’s understanding of and engagement with its social conditions and contexts within which these social conditions occur. The knowledge we generate seeks to contribute to local, regional and global understandings of the human and social conditions of people, and the processes and interventions, which will assist in the improvement of their social standing. This is with the aim to be a hub of

Dennemeyer & Associates

Dennemeyer has a unique position on the global Intellectual Property (IP) market. The combination of our global IP law firm – Dennemeyer & Associates –, the IP management service provider – Dennemeyer IP Solutions –, Dennemeyer Consulting; as well as our state-of-the-art IP management software – DIAMS iQ – makes us the sole “full-service provider” for global IP management. Our customers benefit from our broad range of expertise – all within one provider.