Innovators

The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1904 on the Bloemfontein Campus with a mere six students in the Humanities. Since then, our institution has grown to more than 37 851 students, spread across seven

KannaKulture (Pty) Ltd is a modern cannabis enterprise operating within South Africa’s licensed cannabis value chain. We focus on the cultivation, processing, and consulting of both THC-rich cannabis and industrial hemp. Our approach integrates Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) with scientific