Funded Startups & Projects

Green X Engineering is an energy consultancy company focusing on all aspects of the green energy lifecycle from LED retrofits, renewable energy solutions, carbon reduction, energy performance certification and solar PV and other renewable components. The core activity of the business is the processing and analysis of building-energy data.

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Gwork is a developer of online people management platform designed to measure employee performance and drive accountability in remote teams. The company's platform uses behavioural and organizational psychology principles infused with gamification to provide data-driven insights on patterns, trends and gaps in employee productivity, enabling businesses to shape remote team culture for team alignment, enhanced employee engagement and improved performance from employees.

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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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HYENA is a spin-out company from the Department of
Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town. HYENA has developed the POWER POD as a solution to deploy fuel cell technology into Africa, where hydrogen distribution is all but non-existent. HYENA’s POWER POD is a diesel generator replacement technology that produces on-site, on-demand and reliable electricity.

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