In Situ' is a Brazillian healthcare technology-based startup that uses 3D printing to produce a biodressing containing stem cells to treat chronic wounds and severe burns.

A startup that is meant to help save lives by applying Data Science. Savelivez help blood banks and hospitals reduce blood shortages and save money through dynamic data-driven decisions. Our dream is to make Brazil a reference in solving the lack and waste of blood and help solve this worldwide problem. One in every five persons will, one day, need a blood transfusion, yet the blood supply chain is plagued by volatile demand and often poorly controlled supply. Seeking to correct this, SaveLivez created a system to integrate each stage, going from demand forecasting, through ideal stock level

Innovative Dental Solutions is a dental laboratory located in Uitenhage (Eastern Cape), providing professional and community dental laboratory services. Recently the owner has been recognized for the invention of the Bespoke Smart Mouthguard and is starting to focus more on safety in sport through technology.

Startup Mzansi is a grassroots network of entrepreneurs working together to build an environment for entrepreneurship in South Africa. Through online platforms, grassroots Startup Communities and cross-sector initiatives, Startup Mzansi is advancing entrepreneurial momentum and a culture of entrepreneurship, as the voice of South African entrepreneurs.

Offerings; 

  • Consulting 
  • Research 
  • Training 
  • Acceleration 
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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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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