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The National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) has been created by legislation and the NACI Council is appointed by the Minister for Science and Innovation to advise him/her, and through the Minister, the Cabinet, on the role and contribution of science, mathematics, innovation, and technology, including indigenous technologies, in promoting and achieving national objectives, namely to:

• Improve and sustain the quality of life of all South Africans Develop human resources for science and technology
• Build the economy and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the international

Smit & Van Wyk is a specialist Intellectual Property (IP) law firm that deals exclusively with IP law in South Africa and across Africa as a whole. The qualified attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources to give expert legal advice regarding IP portfolio’s and can assist with the filing, registration, prosecution and enforcement thereof.

The firm serves as a portal to the African continent for many foreign associates and multinational corporations. We file patent, trade mark, and registered design applications for our South African clients into foreign markets, while also

ITIKI addresses the challenge that droughts remain the number one disaster in Africa. We also acknowledge the fact that the lack of an appropriate drought-forecasting tool for smallholder farmers makes them continue to rely on their indigenous knowledge to reach critical cropping decisions. ITIKI is a drought forecasting service whose uniqueness is in the integration of indigenous and scientific drought forecasting techniques. We utilise mobile phones to offer relevant, timely and accurate forecasts. By using ITIKI, farmers in Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa, can now reach cropping

Purple Esther (PTY) LTD was established to create compliance with previously male dominated industries by tailored workwear or PPE that suits a female torso.

Ruth Concepts Interior Design and Projects is an organisation that focuses on using reusable material to design interior decor and artistic products. The motivation behind our concepts is to minimise waste on our environment by using waste materials to design products that are eco-friendly. Our artistic work includes products made from reused tires, timber, wood and many others. The Founder of Ruth Concepts Interior Design, Mr Nkanyiso Dlamini, established this organisation in 2018 focusing only on stationery products and the organisation has grown to penetrate the furniture industry. The

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is a statutory council dedicated to conducting human and social science research that is in the public interest. Our research aims to advance South Africa and Africa’s understanding of and engagement with its social conditions and contexts within which these social conditions occur. The knowledge we generate seeks to contribute to local, regional and global understandings of the human and social conditions of people, and the processes and interventions, which will assist in the improvement of their social standing. This is with the aim to be a hub of

D CHEM GROUP is a 100% Black female-owned company.D CHEM GROUP is a diversified chemical manufacturing company based in Pietermaritzburg. It distinguishes itself in the market place through the production of innovative products which are in much use in daily life. The company is currently manufacturing detergents and we have just started working on a project with traditional healers to create a database of natural active ingredients with anti-diabetic activity.

Science Spaza brings exciting, interactive and fun curriculum-linked learning opportunities to a growing network of science clubs across South Africa. Science Spaza, a STEAMi (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths and innovation) initiative, aims to improve science literacy and reveal to young people the power of science and technology in transforming their world. Science Spaza addresses the lack of resources and activity-based learning opportunities, which have resulted in a poor understanding of key science and math concepts. In the past year, Science Spaza has partnered with over

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an independent, international research institute with National Member Organizations in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Through its research programs and initiatives, the institute conducts policy-oriented research into issues that are too large or complex to be solved by a single country or academic discipline. This includes pressing concerns that affect the future of all of humanity, such as climate change, energy security, population aging, and sustainable development. The results of IIASA research and the expertise

Inqaba Yesizwe Holdings trading as Inqaba Yesizwe Phyto-pharmaceuticals and Nutritional supplements Healing holistically with Plant-base tonics, elixirs, herbal teas and supper foods

Mamntlane Phyto=pharmaceuticals and Nutrition is a company which focuses on herbal syrups and superfoods.

SWOXID developed a gravitational solar-thermal water purifier, which filters and sterilizes contaminated water with sunlight. It does not require electricity, nor dosage of chemical agents to provide the sterilization effect. The technology is based on an innovative nanoporous aerogel composite membrane which - upon solar irradiation - is able to render contaminated water safe by removing and inactivating infectious disease-causing biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and worms. The SWOXID water purifier panel represents an economical and environmentally friendly option to

Dondoo Studios is an augmented intelligence software development company specializing in virtual- and augmented reality technologies, 3D Animation and Mobile App development. Our Mission is to provide an innovation-oriented facility with a deep understanding of human mechanics and the technical ability to build experiences that are intuitive, interactive, engaging and have real-world value. We are the leader in the development of high-end VR and AR content in South Africa and actively pursuing international markets to become an international player in the development of the latest and greatest

Setšong is made up of artisanal, handcrafted tea products that are crafted from wild harvested, indigenous, African plants found in the natural landscapes of South Africa; more prominently within the rural areas of Limpopo. Through tea harvesting & crafting, Setšong aims to develop the economy, establish and create jobs within the rural areas of South Africa. Setšong works in collaboration with community elders, who are indigenous knowledge practitioners, to create a range of tea blends, using the region’s Diya root and Tepane leaf which contain high anti-oxidants and minerals to rejuvenate

Innovative Dental Solutions is a dental laboratory located in Uitenhage (Eastern Cape), providing professional and community dental laboratory services. Recently the owner has been recognized for the invention of the Bespoke Smart Mouthguard and is starting to focus more on safety in sport through technology.

The MOR Nutritional Products ommunity project has been growing Moringa since 2009. MOR Wellness is a trusted, ethical manufacturer of top quality, highly effective, natural and eco-friendly products that offer solutions to everyday household needs, without harming the earth.