Funded Startups & Projects

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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Hypernova Space is a technology company that develops innovative space hardware & provides thermal vacuum test services for the aerospace industry.

Setsong Tea Crafters manufacture and commercialise indigenous herbal teas, as natural antibiotics to help manage STIs and as an immune booster.

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Stratafy is a startup company that has developed a proprietary technology solution to improve mine safety and operational efficiency. The solution consists of specialised hardware, software and analytical services to scan work places for decision supoort (near-realtime as well as in high resolution).