AfricaBio is an independent, not-for-profit biotechnology stakeholder association based in Pretoria, South Africa. The association was established in 1999 to promote the safe, ethical and responsible research, development and use of biotechnology and its products in South Africa and the region. It has a dedicated secretariat, a Chief Executive Officer and a Board of Directors. Its mandate is to provide accurate information, create awareness and understanding as well as knowledge on biotechnology and biosafety in the African region. AfricaBio has membership that spans from major global

Foi Science was founded by Nomahlubi Nazo a Cosmetic Formulation Scientist and Polymer Technologist. What sets us apart from other companies is that we custom design skincare solutions according to an individual’s skincare needs because everyone is different and so are their needs. We are able to manufacture quality skincare at affordable prices because we make our own cosmetic actives and biopolymers in-house through an innovative beneficiation process.

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LivU Naturals is our natural skincare range suited for babies and adults that love natural products for skin repair and wound

Anathoth Solutions designs hands-free solutions for persons with disabilities, such as retractable backpacks and umbrella holders for wheelchairs.

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

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...

Omega Canine Emulsion combines the benefits of Omega-3, Carotene, and Vitamin E for the benefit of man’s best friend. 

The product comes in a squeeze bottle, making dispensing the emulsion onto food easy. The product has a smoky flavour, which is liked by canines. Reports by owners claim that it...

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...

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...