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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...

Monichron

Monichron helps 5 million South Africans breathe easier by monitoring their breathing in real time providing them with the security that if they have a problem someone will be alerted on time with accurate health data. We assist 500 thousand epileptic patients to sleep easier knowing their epileptic fits are being monitored.

Our Unique Approach

We test people’s lungs and monitor their oxygen
Our smartwatch sends a person’s vital information including 02, ECG, temperature, HR, epileptic fit, location (within a meter) and any other event information to a central patient record.
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Mkazi Concepts

Established in 2016. Mkazi Concepts is a black female-founded and 100% youth-owned level 1 BBEEE contributor. We specialize in global performance technologies, and socioeconomic research algorithms and develop solutions that identify and minimize gaps in key administrative processes, thus, saving businesses time and increasing productivity. Our systems aim to strengthen and improve the quality of life for South Africa's lower and middle-income economy and the overall public. We develop and integrate effective, sustainable low-cost technologies, systems and tools to rapidly enhance health and

UniQTyper® Forensic DNA Kit

South Africa harbours the highest number of rape incidents in the world, and sexual assault and rape cases in the entire SADC region are estimated at a minimum of 55 000 cases per year. Crime scene investigations utilise DNA technology on a regular basis. In cases of rape or sexual abuse, male...

Biosafety South Africa

Biosafety SA is a service platform within the national biotech innovation system, under the auspices of the Department of Science and Innovation. It enables safe, sustainable and compliant research, development, production, use and application of biotechnology - in particular GMOs

BamPro: A Bambara Nut Probiotic Beverage

BamPro is a natural, great tasting, lactose and cholesterol free yoghurt-like drink. It is naturally low in fat and rich in protein, fibre and antioxidants with added probiotics for maintaining good balance and composition of intestinal flora. BamPro is produced from whole milled Bambara fermented...

South African Medical Research Council

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is primarily a science council that funds and conducts health research. Established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer. SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of mortality in South Africa including TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse.