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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Kena Health is an app-based telemedicine solution in South Africa which has, to date, facilitated more than 20,000 consultations. With the Kena Health™ App, you can talk directly to a nurse, doctor or mental health professional using text, voice, or video. The app is currently available on both the Android (Google) and Apple app stores. It is a value-based care telemedicine offering which allows patients to speak to doctors, nurses, and mental health professionals in an app-based interface.

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Koa Academy is an online school in South Africa, offering a comprehensive education experience that combines the best elements of modern learning. This fully online pod school caters to students from grades 4 to 12, delivering education that is both individualised and robust.

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