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 focuses on integrating biopolymer technology with sustainable practices to create impactful skincare and cosmetic products. Specializing in biopolymers derived from food waste and medicinal plants, the company enhances the efficacy and sustainability of its products. Their diverse range includes the Rapha skincare line, which features healing biopolymers, as well as a new collection of foundations, concealers, and other makeup items tailored specifically for African skin tones.

Sustainability is at the heart of Foi Science’s operations, with a strong emphasis on waste beneficiation

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

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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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

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

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.