Funded Startups & Projects

Sawubona Mycelium is a South African biotechnology company harnessing the power of African medicinal fungi to create sustainable, high-value bio-based ingredients for industries such as personal care, functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and beverages. Founded in 2018 and based in Centurion, the company integrates fermentation science, indigenous knowledge, and AI-driven data analytics to unlock novel biomolecules from a library of over 3,000 fungal strains sourced across Southern Africa.

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Founded in 2011, the Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company develops products at the cutting-edge of nanoscience and technology. Our ability to innovate and adjust in a rapidly changing environment are key in helping us create a better world with nanofibers.

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Vitruvian aims to put pathology in the cloud, allowing for reliable, affordable, accessible, and scalable diagnostics. Vitruvian introduces efficiencies into the diagnostic arena by leveraging Artificial Intelligence-enabled diagnostics to provide remote pathology services and reporting that are cloud-based.

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