Available Ecosystem Support

The French National Centre for Scientific Research is among the world's leading research institutions. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow. Internationally recognised for the

The purpose of the platform is to ensure that North West province becomes a knowledge-driven economy by introducing broad measures to improve performance in areas like ICT, R&D, education, entrepreneurial activity, innovation and knowledge flows- all of which are key determinants for innovative

The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is a registration and regulatory body for natural science professionals and was established in terms of the Natural Scientific Professions Act, No. 27 of 2003 (hereby referred to as the NSP Act) as amended by the Science and

Startup Mzansi is a grassroots network of entrepreneurs working together to build an environment for entrepreneurship in South Africa. Through online platforms, grassroots Startup Communities and cross-sector initiatives, Startup Mzansi is advancing entrepreneurial momentum and a culture of

Avril Biopharma, Inc. is an emerging company founded by Dr. Eluemuno Blyden that uses the latest biotechnologies to design, test and manufacture protein-based medicines on demand. We address the need for rapid production of affordable vaccines, therapeutic antibodies and diagnostic products.

Our

Digital Square focuses on creating better alignment to accelerate health equity through the development, adoption, scale, and delivery of digital health innovations. Digital Square brings partners together to improve how the global community designs, uses and pays for digital health tools and

Grassroots innovators are innovative individuals that may not necessarily have the requisite educational background or infrastructure to promote the commercialization of their innovations. Their innovative capacity is often driven by necessity and in-depth knowledge of local challenges that could be

The Nelson Mandela Bay iHub is a business incubator located in Port Elizabeth that supports businesses in ICT. The iHub has a specific focus on technologies that have the potential to disrupt existing value chains and facilitate market access for our incubatees whilst contributing to social

At RIIS, we work right at the intersection of corporate strategy, socio-economic development and entrepreneurship & innovation. By combining these three disciplines and not treating them as mutually exclusive areas, we have continuously partnered with our clients to drive them to new levels of

mLab is a tech-centred business working alongside partners to build a vibrant, robust innovation ecosystem. We do this by identifying and nurturing the tech-talent among our youth, supporting budding tech-entrepreneurs and their fledgling businesses, and creating tech that brings about change and

BlueWhale Tuning Ltd is a newly established motor vehicle engine de-carbonization and hydrogen fuel enhancement company founded by Stan Louis and Patrick Ryan both of whom have over thirty years of experience in the motor industry via a range of roles. The founders’ passion is matched only by their

• Exporters Eastern Cape is a member based non-profit organisation that facilitate conversations, information and collaboration in the Eastern Cape export market.  

The organisation’s mission is to encourage more local firms to prepare themselves to take on the challenge of exporting and to assist