MiDesk Global is a social innovation organization dedicated to transforming education for children affected by poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and rural challenges. Inspired by the simple yet powerful idea that every child deserves a dignified learning space, MiDesk developed a portable, multi-functional desk that doubles as a school bag and chair, equipped with solar lighting, USB charging, and made from durable, sustainable materials. By bridging the gap between home and school environments, MiDesk Global empowers learners, promotes educational equity, and uplifts communities, ensuring
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MariHealth Solutions transforms complex data into actionable insights, empowering customers to make the most informed decisions by using deep data analytics and bioinformatics. MariHealth Solutions offers a fast, cost-effective health monitoring service using a suite of protein biomarkers of stress in farmed abalone. The aim is to ensure the sustainability of the abalone farming industry by allowing early detection of stress (caused by several factors such as stocking densities, handling, and increasing environmental stress due to climate change) - allowing rapid application of measures to
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North-West University's Backchat is a computer software program developed at the North-West University (NWU) designed to provide personalized, interactive, and large-scale audio feedback for student assignments, easing the burden on lecturers. The program allows lecturers to record audio comments that can include both pre-recorded feedback for common errors and unique, specific comments for individual students, integrating them seamlessly for efficient and effective feedback delivery.
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Precision medicine, as implemented by Artisan Biomed (a subsidiary of CPGR), involves using 'omics' technologies like genetics and genomics to create personalized healthcare plans. CPGR developed Artisan Biomed to translate advanced genomic research into practical, DNA-based diagnostic and clinical interpretation services in Africa. These services, exemplified by the Mediclinic Precise program, offer tailored approaches for wellness, disease prevention, and health management, particularly in fields like oncology and pharmacogenetics.
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