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.

Founded in 2020 by a fleet owner, Right Now Response (RNR) was built to revolutionise how businesses manage repairs and maintenance. Their people-first approach and cutting-edge technology make managing events seamless and transparent.

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.