Funded Startups & Projects

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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MycoSure is a purpose-orientated South African Food & Bio Tech company on a quest to dramatically improve the food system using the power of mycelium. Mycelium is the root structure of fungi. MycoSure has developed innovative technology to produce mycelium-based protein (myco-protein) using submerged biomass fermentation. Myco-protein is a healthy (high protein, high fibre, and low fat) and highly versatile ingredient with multiple food and beverage applications which can be grown in bioreactors in a few days. Effectively, MycoSure is leveraging a natural process to produce sustainable protein

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NjiaPay is the Payments-as-a-Service provider that simplifies payments for Africa. With one integration, merchants exposed to Africa get a fully managed solution, not just access to an Acquiring Bank or PSPs, but a complete Payments Management Platform. A platform that actively optimizes payments, increases revenue, and reduces complexity, while taking the operational burden off merchants. We manage performance, resolve issues, and drive end-to-end results like an in-house payments expert.

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RIOT Network (Pty) Ltd specializes in producing CROWDNet Nodes, wireless devices enabling households to build local internet infrastructure. Their User-Operated Network Infrastructure model significantly reduces costs for ISPs and MNOs in deploying broadband to underserved areas. With devices already installed in South African communities, RIOT aims to expand affordable internet access, partnering with ISPs, MNOs, and financial institutions to support their growth and enhance digital connectivity nationally.

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