The world is struggling with continuous and sustainable energy supply, especially with increasing population. Renewable energy is the solution to the energy issue we are faced with instead of fossil derived fuels. Bioethanol is a potential alternative liquid fuel traditionally produced from...

Skilpack Ltd Uganda is an eco-innovation company that turns banana pseudostems, a waste product from banana farming, into valuable biodegradable fiber products. We have made Banana fiber hair extensions that are itch-free, non-toxic, and eco-friendly. Other products include Carpets, rugs, caps...

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

Jessica-NGO Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation specialising in research and development, project management, and innovation, with a focus on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and resilience. The organisation’s areas of expertise include biotechnology, bioengineering, biodiversity, ocean science, renewable energy, carbon footprint reduction, and carbon removal.

Bohlale PrimeLink Ventures is a youth-led, early-stage enterprise dedicated to empowering small and emerging businesses across Southern Africa. We provide management consultancy, market research, and business readiness support, alongside legal, accounting, and operational guidance to help startups formalise and scale.

With expertise spanning manufacturing sectors—including fabricated metals, machinery, non-metallic minerals, rubber/plastics, and food products—we bridge advisory services with practical sector knowledge. Our focus is on innovation, compliance, and process improvement, enabling

MECSERVICES (Pty) Ltd is a South African–registered bio-innovation company focused on the development and commercialisation of premium natural pet care products derived from African biological resources.

The company is the commercial vehicle for the Triple African Seed Oil Complex, a proprietary formulation protected by South African intellectual property, designed for non-therapeutic topical animal care applications. MECSERVICES is committed to transforming indigenous botanical resources into compliant, market-ready products that meet regulatory, quality, and sustainability standards.

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We are a small custom fabrication and manufacturing firm specialising in the production of steel and wooden components for the architecture, industrial, mining, agricultural, transport, and infrastructure sectors.

Our operations are driven by precision manufacturing methods, including CNC cutting and profiling, CNC bending, CAD-based design, and other technologically enabled manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and consistency across all projects.

A scalable pneumatic cushion features an array of pressure-controlled air cells, each equipped with a pressure sensor for closed-loop control. This allows for precise regulation of pressure in high-risk areas, promoting blood flow and reducing localized pressure. The system uses a microcontroller to...

KayCore Creatives is a full-service creative-tech and digital solutions agency operating for 6+ years, formally registered in July 2025. We serve startups, SMEs, NGOs, and township entrepreneurs with integrated digital transformation services, including website development, branding, digital marketing, business formalisation, hosting infrastructure, IT support, and digital skills training through KayCore Academy. We operate in Johannesburg with a vision to scale impact across South Africa's small enterprise ecosystem.

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The Wellcome Discovery Awards support established researchers and collaborative teams pursuing bold, creative, and impactful research related to human life, health, and wellbeing. The scheme is open to all disciplines including STEM, medicine, humanities, and the social sciences, and enables significant leaps in understanding, innovative methods, and new technology development.

Applicants may propose major research programmes aiming to:

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