​Manufacturing

DarkLight Catalyst

The DarkLight™ Catalyst is an advanced, biosynthesised titanium dioxide (TiO₂) photocatalyst that functions efficiently without the need for visible or ultraviolet light. Developed through a green synthesis process using natural extracts from Hibiscus sabdariffa, the material features an oxygen...

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PureLite Reactor

The PureLite Reactor™ provides a highly efficient and customisable platform for various applications. Its energy-efficient LED light sources, advanced control systems, and versatile design give researchers precise control over photochemical reactions, making it a vital tool in environmental science...

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CloudHarvest

CloudHarvest ™ is an innovative solution that tackles the rising frequency of droughts and water shortages caused by climate change. It offers a sustainable way to influence weather patterns and water availability in vulnerable regions. During severe droughts, cloud seeding has been proven as an...

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Floatation Device

The flotation device is an engineered support system designed to protect mobile structures from flood-related damage. Mobile structures such as temporary housing units, construction site offices, or warehouse equipment are highly vulnerable in flood-prone areas. This technology addresses that...

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Sprinkler Guard

The Sprinkler Guard is an innovative irrigation sprinkler riser technology designed to overcome the limitations of conventional above-ground sprinklers, which are often prone to mechanical damage, disorientation, and poor aesthetics. Traditional rigid riser pipes not only shorten the lifespan of...

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BrewCycle

During beer production, around 2–4% excess yeast is generated and removed, causing significant beer loss of up to 400 mL for every litre of yeast discarded. Since beer production is highly water-intensive (about 3.5 L of water per litre of beer), this loss also represents substantial wasted water...

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MagNanoClean

MagNanoClean™ is an innovative method and apparatus for fluid treatment that leverages charged nanoparticles and a moving magnetic system to remove impurities efficiently and sustainably. In this process, contaminants are trapped by the charged nanoparticles suspended in a reactor. When activated...

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CVDK - We Build Brands

CVDK is a strategic branding and operational execution agency based in Cape Town. We specialise in brand strategy, digital infrastructure, and hands-on troubleshooting—from supplier integration to client onboarding. Our work spans e-commerce, service platforms, and premium product rollouts, always balancing automation with simplicity and emotionally intelligent communication. We empower collaborators with branded workflow tools that drive visible progress and restore trust.

Komape Intevators

Komape Intervators is a South Africa-based innovation and social-impact enterprise founded by Jeremia Komape and operating from White River, Mpumalanga. The business focuses on the design, manufacturing, and operation of mobile, modular sensory therapy and wellness solutions that improve access to care for underserved communities.

The flagship offering is a Mobile Sensory Therapy Unit a container-based, expandable and fully equipped sensory environment that can be deployed to schools, therapy centres, healthcare facilities, community hubs, and rural areas. The unit supports children with autism

Asset Assist Programme

Overview of your opportunity

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is relaunching the Asset Assist Programme, which was previously implemented by the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (Sedfa).

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