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VTS Technologies (PTY) Ltd

VTS Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a Botswana-based technology company developing intelligent digital infrastructure that addresses complex operational challenges across Africa. Our flagship platform, GJHealth, is an AI-assisted healthcare execution infrastructure designed to strengthen healthcare delivery through clinical orchestration, telemedicine, operational awareness, medicine availability and redistribution intelligence, and interoperable healthcare coordination. The company focuses on building scalable, secure, and governance-driven enterprise platforms that support digital transformation

Futurelife Research Foundation

FutureLife Research Foundation is a Kenyan non-profit organization registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) under the Companies Act, 2015. The Foundation was established to advance research, innovation, capacity strengthening, and sustainable development through evidence-based solutions that address pressing health, environmental, climate, and socio-economic challenges across Africa.

The Foundation works at the intersection of research, technology, and implementation science to develop, evaluate, and scale innovative solutions that improve health systems, environmental sustainability

Site-Specific Biomarker Platform for Keloid Diagnosis

Keloid disease is a chronic fibroproliferative skin disorder characterised by excessive scar tissue formation that extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Accurate diagnosis remains challenging due to the heterogeneous nature of keloids and their similarity to other fibroproliferative...

Transforming the Treatment of Keloid Scarring Through Precision Medicine

Keloid disease represents a significant and growing unmet need in dermatology and surgical care. The disease is characterised by abnormal scar formation that extends beyond the original wound site. Despite the availability of treatments such as surgery, corticosteroid injections, radiotherapy, and...

Merck Research Grants 2026: Up to €500,000 per Year for Innovative Scientific Research

Overview of your opportunity

Applications are now open for the Merck Research Grants 2026 programme, a global research funding initiative designed to support innovative scientific research with strong potential for future impact and industry collaboration.

Since 2018, Merck has awarded research grants to scientists and research teams working on breakthrough solutions across emerging scientific and technological fields. For the 2026 funding cycle, grants are available across five strategic research areas, with funding of up to €500,000 per year available depending on the topic.

Closing date

Monday, August 31, 2026 - 12:00

Bloodline medical Tech

Bloodline Medical Tech is a South African healthcare innovation company focused on improving emergency response and patient safety through rapid access to critical medical information.

Our flagship innovation, the QR-Based Blood Type Identification System, addresses a major healthcare challenge: delays in identifying patient blood types and accessing critical medical information during emergencies. In many cases, patients may be unconscious, unable to communicate, or without medical records, resulting in delays that can affect treatment outcomes.

The Bloodline system enables patients to create

Stellenbosch University Legacy Technologies

Stellenbosch University (SU) hosts a diverse portfolio of innovative technologies developed by leading researchers across multiple faculties. These technologies span sectors such as renewable energy, biotechnology, agriculture, engineering, health sciences, materials science, and digital solutions...

Caring Connections

Caring Connections is a community-focused organization committed to strengthening inclusive and sustainable ecosystems that empower individuals, enterprises, and communities to thrive. The organization works at the intersection of social development, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability, using a collaborative ecosystem approach to address complex community challenges.
The organization was established to respond to gaps in access to opportunities, resources, and coordinated support systems, particularly among underserved populations. By bringing together diverse stakeholders

Peri-Intubation Containment Chamber PICC

The Novel Peri-Intubation Containment Chamber (PICC) encompasses the principles of containment and extraction of virulent particles. It is a transparent sealed chamber, and its access ports allow rapid assembly in emergency situations. It further comprises disposable single-use gloves and a torso...

Rapid Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Viral Particles in Electron Micrograph

This technology provides a software solution that facilitates the rapid detection of viral particles in any electron micrograph. It utilizes a neural network approach to enable automated virus recognition. It is based on a convolutional neural network/machine-learning based image analysis tool, that...