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.

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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Globalstars is a multilateral funding initiative enabling international research and development collaboration. The current call supports joint R&D projects between Japan and participating EUREKA countries, including South Africa, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Denmark, France, Israel, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

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Overview of the 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026)

The 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026) will be held over two days.

• Date of Conference: 17th - 18th January 2026.

• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

The event follows several important deadlines, including the Early Bird Registration...

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Inhlalonhle Group is a 100% black-owned (Level 1 B-BBEE) digital solutions provider, launching in December 2025 to bridge the gap between enterprise-level digital transformation and individual empowerment. Our mission is to foster economic resilience and inclusion by de-risking and accelerating digital growth for South Africa's SMEs and individuals.

We operate a unique, integrated "one-stop-shop" model across four synergistic divisions:

  • B2B Services: Expert consulting for SMEs in Digitilising Operations (DigOps), Risk & Cybersecurity, Digital Business Projects, and FinTech.
  • B2C Services: A suite