Current Proton Exchange Membranes (PEMs), especially Nafion, are costly and produced mainly by a single international supplier (DuPont/Chemours). This monopoly escalates the cost of fuel cells and electrolyzers and limits local manufacturing capacity in South Africa.
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Kutlwano Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African, 100% Black-owned, Level 1 B-BBEE digital transformation and agricultural technology company. We design, build, and deploy voice-first AI platforms that solve systemic market failures affecting South Africa's most vulnerable populations.

Headquartered in Johannesburg with deep operational roots in Limpopo, we bridge the gap between informal rural economies and formal institutional markets through technology that is accessible, intuitive, and commercially sustainable.

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We are a technology development and deployment company

The 14th edition of the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo will take place on 16–17 March 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. As Proudly South African’s flagship annual event, the Summit & Expo has evolved into the country’s premier local procurement and localisation...

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The Leakproof Sample Rack for Ultra-Low Temperature Biological Storage is a secondary containment rack for the safe storage and transport of high-risk biological samples in –80 °C freezers. It is intended to prevent the release of infectious material in the event of sample tube leakage, breakage, or...

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The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) has launched a targeted funding call to support the growth, expansion, and competitiveness of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) operating within the manufacturing sector and its subsectors in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

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The Titanium Sternal Implant is a 3D-printed medical prosthesis designed to replace the sternum during reconstructive chest wall surgery. The implant acts as a strong but lightweight internal scaffold that restores the normal shape of the chest wall, protects underlying organs, and allows the rib...

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The CPAM Industry Led R&D Projects call funds collaborative additive manufacturing projects between South African industry and research partners, with grants of R500,000–R800,000 per project per year and compulsory co‑investment from industry.​

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Skilpack Ltd is a Ugandan company that transforms natural agricultural fibres, especially from banana plants, into eco-friendly products. Founded in 2022, it operates in Njeru Municipality near Jinja, focusing on sustainability and community empowerment through training and job creation. We have had a breakthrough into innovation of the best banana fibre extension brand 'Banafine', which is exported globally with the support of the Ministry of Science, technology and Innovation.

Its mission is to support self-reliance and Uganda’s development, while its vision is to become a leading hub for eco

Vine and Branches Foods is a healthy food manufacturing company located in the heart of Pretoria West, South Africa. Specialising in healthy foods, we offer a delectable range of granola, muesli, baby cereals, protein powder, granola butter, collagen powder snack bars, and yoghurt parfaits. With our dedication to quality and freshness, Vine and Branches Foods serves Pretoria's western suburbs, including Lotus Gardens, Danville, Atteridgeville, the Pretoria CBD, and the entirety of Pretoria West, ensuring each customer experiences the delightful taste of their nutritious creations.

Mumken Enterprises Ltd was incorporated in 2006. Our core business focuses on real estate development through innovative prefabricated, precast concrete, and formcrete construction technologies designed to address Zambia’s growing housing and accommodation demands.

Our strategic objective is to acquire specialised machinery for the local manufacture of prefabricated construction materials. In 2025, in response to Zambia’s critical energy crisis, we expanded our operations with the launch of Mumken Energy Solutions, aimed at mitigating operational risks and enhancing business sustainability.

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