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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Smart Roots produces and distributes organic and bio fertilisers to smallholder farmers.

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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FarmTrace is a leading Agricultural ERP System, providing producers with true cloud software to complement their operational requirements. Its software package is unique, as it integrates all production activities into a single management platform.

It is a true cloud-based application that enables producers to monitor and control their operations from anywhere in the world, by using a web-browser, or mobile device running Android or Apple iOS.

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