Innovate Durban is a Non-Profit Company aimed at stimulating innovation within the Durban region. Its focus is to support and promote innovation by creating platforms that will build and develop the innovation ecosystem in Durban. Innovate Durban was set up by the eThekwini Municipality in 2013 in an effort to create a conducive environment for innovation. At the time, there was a lack of support for innovation and there was limited collaboration. Innovate Durban was initially set up as a Stakeholder Forum that brought together business, government, academia, civil society and entrepreneurs

Mabu produces mushroom casing soil and plant growing substrates with 100% natural sugarcane bagasse pith.

AgriViro is an innovative agricultural biotechnology company that operates at the critical juncture between agricultural and environmental sciences. AgriViro has established a valuable portfolio of microbial strains and formulation-associated intellectual property. The combination of proprietary know-how and unique synergies means that AgriViro’s technology platform will enable AgriViro to profitably expand its innovative range of AgBio products.

Moonshine is a company that produces reflective paint for livestock owners, farmers and domestic pets owners. The paint is in the form of a spray designed to make animals visible at night, particularly on roads.

The MOR Nutritional Products ommunity project has been growing Moringa since 2009. MOR Wellness is a trusted, ethical manufacturer of top quality, highly effective, natural and eco-friendly products that offer solutions to everyday household needs, without harming the earth.

Tofaa (Swahili word for Apple) is a technology design company that was established in 2018. Tofaa's focus is to build and roll-out technologies meant to boost food production in an energy-efficient manner while promoting self-sustainability.

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 
• Investment