Funded Startups & Projects

Abiri Innovations provides livestock tracking and monitoring for rural households and smallholder farmers to protect their animals against theft, detecting diseases and preventing sudden deaths.

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Durban University of Technology - Putting Knowledge on Top – Steve Biko Library is a central learning and research facility. It houses one of DUT's Writing Centres; an academic support service where trained tutors help students develop writing skills across disciplines, from structuring dissertations to crafting professional documents.

The library is not only a space for accessing books and e-resources but also a vibrant community focal point, aligned with DUT's broader goals of fostering innovation, literacy, and academic success under the ENVISION2030 strategy.

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Bambara Groundnut and Carob Pod in Functional Concentrates and Beverages project utilises Bambara groundnut malt extract [BGNME] and Carob pod molasses [CPM] in functional concentrates and beverages without added sugar for human nutrition.

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Cultura Fresh is a hydroponic farm using hydroponic farming methods to grow and deliver packaged fresh produce to clients including major national retailers which enables a significantly higher yield than traditional agriculture.

Using hydroponic methods to grow fresher produce has allowed Cultura Fresh to grow produce which have a significant advantage over soil grown heads: the produce is consistently tastier, has a higher nutritional value and has a longer shelf life.

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