Funded Startups & Projects

Durban University of Technology's Black composite brake pad is  a black composite brake pad developed offers improved braking force leading to shorter stopping distances, lesser wear rate interpreted to improved durability, improved cooling interpreted to improved heat dissipation, lesser noise, and is environmentally friendly.

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Enzyme Technologies is a  biotechnology company that has developed a technology to produce Bromelain, a protease enzyme of high activity and stability from waste pineapple stems.

Being a powerful digestive aid and anti-inflammatory, Bromelain can be used to improve gut health and to treat gastrointestinal diseases. The product is a natural blood thinner and can be used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. An effective natural de-wormer and anti-biotic with potent anti-viral properties, bromelain provides effective immune support.

Fluorobiotech was founded during the global pandemic, in response to the urgent need for accessible and affordable biotechnology solutions. The company commits itself to bridging this gap by pioneering affordable, cutting-edge biotechnology solutions tailored to emerging markets.

Fluorobiotech offers a self-prep technology designed to burst cells open automatically without mechanical disruption or added chemicals. This genetic modification enables rapid, efficient protein release, simplifying the protein extraction process, reducing costs, and improving repeatability for protein production.

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Immobazyme is a South African biotechnology spin-out company of Stellenbosch University that utilises precision fermentation to produce high-value active protein ingredients. Their mission is to catalyse the future of global innovation with precision fermentation. By creating the most desirable and accessible recombinant proteins, they aim to enable businesses to perfect their products and unlock the full potential of their process development.

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