Innovations

The North-West University (NWU) has developed and patented a method for producing hydrogen via hydrolysis, using an activated aluminium compound. Technology Benefits: Aluminum also can be recycled after the hydrogen production process. Hydrogen can be produced under high pressure. By-products are

CEILING IN A CAN (CiC) is a patented innovation that aims to create better-living conditions for indigent people by providing an instant ceiling. This fresh technology originating from MUT involves two 5 litre cans containing different polymers. By spreading newspaper on the floor and mixing the two

Air quality is a concern worldwide. Consequently, efficient means to monitor air pollutants are critical. Current commercially available carbon-based sorbents used for sampling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air typically require solvent extraction prior to analysis, and they cannot be reused

With our society facing challenges related to sustainability i.e. resource depletion and waste accumulation, the future success of the chemical and polymer industries relies on the use of renewable feedstocks. Lignin, one of the main components of non-edible lignocellulosic biomass shows great

ImmerseCell is a virtual reality experience (VLE) to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students about key cellular structures with an interactive, narrated, guided experience (Figure 1, Figure 2). The team utilised real-world microscopy data of various key cellular structures in the mammalian

The technology relates to an innovative process for converting waste cooking oils to biosurfactants that are applicable to various industries. The process utilises a special yeast strain to convert waste into biosurfactant at competitive concentrations. The downstream process includes a bioreactor

The toTIL Score is an innovative scoring system designed to predict the likelihood of cancer patients responding to immunotherapy based on the level of tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) within the tumour. By evaluating the extent and distribution of TIL infiltration, the toTIL Score provides a

Given the ongoing global drive for sustainable development, the chemical and polymer industries are investigating alternative green and renewable sources for their raw materials. This technology addresses how a waste product from the agricultural and agroforestry industries can be valorized through

Phycocyanin is an approved natural colourant for food and cosmetic applications in both the United States and the European Union, and the scientific basis of the extraction process is sound. The patent family relates to a process for extracting phycocyanin, a blue pigment, from wet or dry Spirulina

DilivariApp™ is an innovative grocery delivery application that connects online shoppers with a network of everyday road users to facilitate efficient, low-cost grocery delivery. Unlike conventional delivery platforms that depend on dedicated fleets, DilivariApp™ leverages the shared mobility model

Stellenbosch University (SU) hosts a diverse portfolio of innovative technologies developed by leading researchers across multiple faculties. These technologies span sectors such as renewable energy, biotechnology, agriculture, engineering, health sciences, materials science, and digital solutions

Baobab LIMS is an African-led innovation that was developed as part of the B3Africa consortium. It is an affordable sample and laboratory management tool for biobanking that has been implemented in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which previously (due in part to financial constraints)