CSIR Defence and Security develops strategic technologies and capabilities for air, land, sea and cyber defence and security, and delivers integrated solutions for the private, public and civil sectors.

The CSIR has developed a multi-purpose modular pod that can be integrated with a fast jet aircraft for a variety of uses in training, test and evolution, as well as prototype payload development. The Inundu pod was designed to provide a protected environment for prototypes or unqualified payloads against the harsh airborne environment.

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.

Floatpays is a company that partners with employers to offer their employees earned-wage access, a market-leading savings wallet and money management tools to help them better manage and enjoy their income.

The company offers a solution that allows integration with multiple payroll partners to allow access to finance simply and quickly at a low cost. It can be operated off a smartphone or USSD and has integrated a fully transactional wallet.

CubeSpace specialises in class-leading Attitude Determination and Control Systems for small satellites. The company manufactures electromechanical components that are used on satellites globally.