Funded Startups & Projects

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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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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Hair Town is a leading South African online retailer specialising in high-quality wigs, bundles, and hair extensions, especially Brazilian, Peruvian, and Vietnamese hair. Their wide range includes beginner-friendly and premium collections, lace frontals & closures, ponytails, and stylish wigs by cap type. They complement their product offerings with after-care essentials, accessories, and tools. With over 7,500 customer reviews, loyalty rewards, flexible payment options (“Buy Now, Pay Later”), and frequent sales and collections, Hair Town focuses on quality, style, and a seamless customer

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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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