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The 2026 South Africa MedTech Innovation Challenge is designed to identify and support innovative technologies that can modernise healthcare delivery through the integration of smart devices, artificial intelligence (AI) and digitally connected clinical workflows. The Challenge focuses specifically on transforming mechanical, analogue and legacy diagnostic, therapeutic and assistive systems into more intelligent, connected and accessible healthcare solutions.

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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), in partnership with Absa, invites businesses to apply for exhibition space at the Absa–SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit, taking place on 26 August 2026 in Rustenburg, North West.

Held under the theme “Growing Rustenburg Together...

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We are a Durban-based plastic bottle manufacturer that is on a mission to create opportunities for local businesses by making packaging more accessible.

One of the challenges local product manufacturers and distributors, especially smaller ones, face is the need to invest large amounts of money in packaging – tying up valuable working capital.

We help address this issue by supplying Locally Manufactured Boston Round bottles to local businesses in smaller quantities so that they can buy only what they need and turn over their capital outlay faster – helping them to become and stay sustainable.

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We offer an efficient, and cost-effective contract manufacturing solution to brand owners or on a private/white label basis, e.g. for use as house brands.

We have proven competence and capability in Product Development, Mixing, and Filling. Our bottling, filling, and labelling operation can handle a variety of product in categories like water and sanitisation, personal care, household/cleaning products, and automotive oils and lubricants.

LWANDEUSUKU PROJECTS AND TRADING PTY LTD is a furniture manufacturing and carpentry business based in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. We specialize in custom kitchens, built-in cupboards, and wooden products including pine trays and doors. 

We are working on  securing a 3-year incubation opportunity with Furntech KwaMashu. Our goal is to manufacture retail-ready products and supply major retailers like Shoprite through the Shoprite Next Capital program.

We operate as an Exempted Micro Enterprise and aim to create local jobs while producing high-quality, affordable furniture for the South African

Nkanyezi Botanics is a South African, scientist-led skincare and haircare brand dedicated to developing effective, evidence-based personal care products inspired by nature and backed by science. We formulate high-quality solutions using carefully selected botanical extracts and clinically supported active ingredients to address the unique needs of African skin and afro-textured hair.

Our product range includes skincare, haircare, and bodycare products designed to target concerns such as hyperpigmentation, acne, dry skin, scalp health, hair shedding, and moisture retention. Every formulation is

Agronz Trading is an import, export and manufacturing company specialising in the sourcing, supply and distribution of steel and aluminium products. The business connects reliable international suppliers with customers seeking quality materials at competitive prices, while managing the procurement, logistics and delivery process.

In addition to importing steel and aluminium materials, Agronz Trading also adds value locally by manufacturing selected tube products from the metal sheets it imports, including aluminium sheets. This manufacturing capability enables the business to provide customers

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Applications are now open for the NEB Academy | Fashion Shift Call for Proposals, an initiative launched by EIT Culture & Creativity to accelerate the transformation of the European fashion industry through circular, regenerative and responsible business models.

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Applications are now open for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy, a global innovation prize that seeks to identify and support high-growth, technology-enabled companies transforming circular economy practices across Africa.

With US$2 million in total prize funding, the competition recognises commercially viable businesses that reduce waste, extend the lifecycle of materials, and create measurable environmental, economic and social impact through circular business models.

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Pianoboard KRAH Pipes South Africa (PKP) is a South African manufacturer of large-diameter High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe systems, tanks, manholes and associated fittings, utilising advanced German KRAH spiral-wound extrusion technology. The company produces customised piping solutions ranging from 400 mm to 3,500 mm in diameter for gravity and pressure applications across the water, wastewater, stormwater, mining, industrial and agricultural sectors.

Operating from its manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg, PKP combines world-class German engineering with local manufacturing