Funded Startups & Projects

Durban University of Technology - Putting Knowledge on Top – Steve Biko Library is a central learning and research facility. It houses one of DUT's Writing Centres; an academic support service where trained tutors help students develop writing skills across disciplines, from structuring dissertations to crafting professional documents.

The library is not only a space for accessing books and e-resources but also a vibrant community focal point, aligned with DUT's broader goals of fostering innovation, literacy, and academic success under the ENVISION2030 strategy.

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Founded in 2018, Grand African Innovative Technologies (Graf-in Tech) is a South African company focused on creating tailored digital solutions to address social, economic, and environmental challenges facing Africa. It harness' the potential of rapidly advancing digital technologies to increase productivity and human potential. Graf-in Tech's expertise lies in AI, Big Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and IoT. With a skilled technical team, we excel in developing integrated data-driven innovations. In today’s ever-changing landscape, its solutions prove essential for optimizing

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Green X Engineering is an energy consultancy company focusing on all aspects of the green energy lifecycle from LED retrofits, renewable energy solutions, carbon reduction, energy performance certification and solar PV and other renewable components. The core activity of the business is the processing and analysis of building-energy data.

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iThemba Laboratories for Accelerator Based Science (LABS) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) and committed to invest in the growth and development of scientific and technical competence in the field of accelerator-based science, with a special focus on women and designated communities. iThemba LABS has implemented the following projects:
- iThemba LABS developed an Anti-cancer Radiopharmaceutical Theranostic, a novel conjugated molecule targeting the inhibition of metalloprotease (ADAM10) s a cell-surface-expressed metalloproteinase. It is a type of protein enzyme with

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