ElecNOVA is a South African renewable energy startup focused on developing scalable, pilot-scale clean energy projects that support energy security, economic resilience, and sustainable development. The company aims to contribute to South Africa’s energy transition by delivering reliable and cost-efficient electricity solutions that can be replicated across high-demand and underserved areas.

ElecNOVA’s approach emphasises regulatory alignment, risk-managed pilot deployment, and long-term scalability. By starting with carefully structured pilot projects, the company reduces implementation risk

This technology uses Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) fitted with a camera to calibrate heliostats in large Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) or Concentrating Solar Thermal (CST) tower systems. The UAV does not have a single fixed position and provides several advantages over traditional methods using...

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The CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP), funded through a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA, provides capacity building and technology incubation support to South African-owned SMMEs in the broader energy value chain. The initiative aims to equip enterprises with technical, business, and policy-related skills to participate meaningfully in renewable energy markets, while helping to fill critical skills gaps in the emerging energy industry and contributing to localisation, industrial development, and improved quality of life in South Africa.​

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We are a technology-driven startup offering software solutions and digital marketing services to help businesses grow. We build scalable, secure, user-friendly digital platforms while delivering data-driven marketing strategies that improve visibility, customer acquisition, and brand growth. By combining technology and marketing expertise, we provide end-to-end solutions that drive measurable and sustainable business results.

We are a small custom fabrication and manufacturing firm specialising in the production of steel and wooden components for the architecture, industrial, mining, agricultural, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

Our operations are driven by precision manufacturing methods, including CNC cutting and profiling, CNC bending, CAD-based design, and other technologically enabled manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all projects.

Kwagatsheni Mtimande Construction (Pty) Ltd is a South African–owned company operating across the construction, information technology, supply, and transportation sectors. The company was established to formalise the founder’s business vision, with a strong commitment to service excellence, employee empowerment, and the creation of sustainable wealth opportunities.

The success of Kwagatsheni Mtimande Construction (Pty) Ltd is rooted in a deep understanding of client needs and a dedication to delivering quality solutions. We represent a new generation of South African businesses—driven by

The PureLite Reactor™ provides a highly efficient and customisable platform for various applications. Its energy-efficient LED light sources, advanced control systems, and versatile design give researchers precise control over photochemical reactions, making it a vital tool in environmental science...

MagNanoClean™ is an innovative method and apparatus for fluid treatment that leverages charged nanoparticles and a moving magnetic system to remove impurities efficiently and sustainably. In this process, contaminants are trapped by the charged nanoparticles suspended in a reactor. When activated...

FemtoFab™ introduces an automated femtosecond laser-based process for the fabrication of micro and nano-constriction structures on high temperature superconducting (HTS) thin films such as YBa₂Cu₃O₇-ₓ. The technique enables the precise and reproducible formation of superconducting nano- and micro...

BioReRAM™ is a novel non-volatile Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) technology that utilises a bio-based switching/active layer made from milk or a milk-based emulsion. The resistive switching layer, located between two electrodes, contains lactose, fat, protein, and water - components...