South African Astronomy Observatory (SAAO) Network's Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) is upgrading its Robert Stobie Spectrograph (RSS) with a new single monolithic CCD detector to replace the old, fragmented one, improving performance and throughput by eliminating chip gaps and leveraging new fringe-suppression techniques. This new detector will be similar to the one used in the RSS-Red arm, with the goal of being operational by early 2026.

RIOT Network (Pty) Ltd specializes in producing CROWDNet Nodes, wireless devices enabling households to build local internet infrastructure. Their User-Operated Network Infrastructure model significantly reduces costs for ISPs and MNOs in deploying broadband to underserved areas. With devices already installed in South African communities, RIOT aims to expand affordable internet access, partnering with ISPs, MNOs, and financial institutions to support their growth and enhance digital connectivity nationally.

Founded in 2020 by a fleet owner, Right Now Response (RNR) was built to revolutionise how businesses manage repairs and maintenance. Their people-first approach and cutting-edge technology make managing events seamless and transparent.

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.