Funded Startups & Projects

Blyde Botanics is a plant extract manufacturer focused on supplying formulators with scientifically proven, natural actives for acne, ageing and oral care.

Read more

CapeBio Technologies intends to develop a state-of-the-art AI platform to mine metagenomic data for novel antimicrobial peptide genes. This is a machine-learning and data-science-driven application that allows for better and novel detection of medically important genes that can be used to fight diseases such as cancer and tuberculosis.

Read more

Bambara Groundnut and Carob Pod in Functional Concentrates and Beverages project utilises Bambara groundnut malt extract [BGNME] and Carob pod molasses [CPM] in functional concentrates and beverages without added sugar for human nutrition.

Read more

Defence Cluster's Passive Radar for Air Traffic Control is a class of radar that makes use of third-party illuminators. For example, public broadcasting services such as frequency modulation radio, to illuminate an aircraft(s) of interest and subsequently locate and track these aircrafts by processing the signals reflected from the aircraft.

Given the absence of a dedicated transmitter subsystem in passive radar systems, it serves as a cost-effective radar solution that requires no spectrum licensing, consumes significantly less power, requires minimal equipment and has reduced maintenance.

Read more