Funded Startups & Projects

Immobazyme is a South African biotechnology spin-out company of Stellenbosch University that utilises precision fermentation to produce high-value active protein ingredients. Their mission is to catalyse the future of global innovation with precision fermentation. By creating the most desirable and accessible recombinant proteins, they aim to enable businesses to perfect their products and unlock the full potential of their process development.

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Impulse Biomed is a developer of medical devices dedicated to making healthcare more affordable. One such product is the Easy Squeezy, an asthma pump device that makes it easier for people to activate their inhalers. Another product is ZiBiPen, adrenaline auto-injectors can be customized for any patient, such as the needle length, dose, and more, enabling patients to get an emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

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I-G3N is a lithium battery manufacturer – leading in the South African market. I-G3N is an innovative company that focuses on clean energy solutions. It provides high-quality energy storage units, which can be used in homes, offices, and electric cars. It also strives to provide affordable, sustainable, and renewable energy solutions to African homes and businesses. I-G3N is a dynamic group of individuals that are dedicated to developing clean-energy solutions for South Africa, Africa, and the world. 

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Gwork is a developer of online people management platform designed to measure employee performance and drive accountability in remote teams. The company's platform uses behavioural and organizational psychology principles infused with gamification to provide data-driven insights on patterns, trends and gaps in employee productivity, enabling businesses to shape remote team culture for team alignment, enhanced employee engagement and improved performance from employees.

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