Innovations

MagneGen™ is a breakthrough low-cost energy generation system that converts thermal energy into electrical energy using the magnetic relaxation effect in repurposed magnetron magnets—commonly sourced from discarded microwave ovens and other household appliances. The system harnesses the unique

This invention presents a closed-circuit solar thermal energy recirculation and conversion system designed to optimise solar heat absorption and transform it into usable electrical energy using Peltier cells. Unlike traditional solar thermal or photovoltaic systems, this hybrid solution merges solar

This invention presents a plug-and-play energy management system designed for South African households, integrating Internet of Things (IoT) controls, opto-isolation, and delayed switching technology. It enables automated, safe, and intelligent switching between grid power and local renewable energy

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with its partners, has successfully developed an advanced biomanufacturing process for producing Recombinant Human Insulin. The technology involves microbial fermentation and purification of bulk drug substance, ensuring

The flotation device is an engineered support system designed to protect mobile structures from flood-related damage. Mobile structures such as temporary housing units, construction site offices, or warehouse equipment are highly vulnerable in flood-prone areas. This technology addresses that

CloudHarvest ™ is an innovative solution that tackles the rising frequency of droughts and water shortages caused by climate change. It offers a sustainable way to influence weather patterns and water availability in vulnerable regions. During severe droughts, cloud seeding has been proven as an

The Sprinkler Guard is an innovative irrigation sprinkler riser technology designed to overcome the limitations of conventional above-ground sprinklers, which are often prone to mechanical damage, disorientation, and poor aesthetics. Traditional rigid riser pipes not only shorten the lifespan of

FemtoFab™ introduces an automated femtosecond laser-based process for the fabrication of micro and nano-constriction structures on high temperature superconducting (HTS) thin films such as YBa₂Cu₃O₇-ₓ. The technique enables the precise and reproducible formation of superconducting nano- and micro

During beer production, around 2–4% excess yeast is generated and removed, causing significant beer loss of up to 400 mL for every litre of yeast discarded. Since beer production is highly water-intensive (about 3.5 L of water per litre of beer), this loss also represents substantial wasted water

MagNanoClean™ is an innovative method and apparatus for fluid treatment that leverages charged nanoparticles and a moving magnetic system to remove impurities efficiently and sustainably. In this process, contaminants are trapped by the charged nanoparticles suspended in a reactor. When activated

BioReRAM™ is a novel non-volatile Resistive Random-Access Memory (ReRAM) technology that utilises a bio-based switching/active layer made from milk or a milk-based emulsion. The resistive switching layer, located between two electrodes, contains lactose, fat, protein, and water - components

The technology is a membrane-based system developed from waste expanded polystyrene (EPS) using electrospinning to create a nanofibrous material with superhydrophobic (water-repelling) and superoleophilic (oil-attracting) properties. It enables crude oil adsorption, recovery, and membrane