Hysteroscopy is a procedure that requires the direct visualization of the uterine cavity to diagnose and treat abnormal uterine conditions. Health professionals regard it as the gold‑ standard for diagnosis because of its effectiveness and efficiency.

Traditional hysteroscopy systems, and the...

Our invention consists of an array of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors that are synchronized with one another. The IMU sensors measure the inertia and position of the subject within a space. The IMUs’ output is their collective measurement of inertia and forces, generating big data. The data...

VIA Global Health fills the gap in global healthcare distribution by eliminating the friction that exists between buyers and sellers of medical products. These inefficiencies often impact underserved communities the most, which is why we specialize in verifying, sourcing and shipping medical supplies to hard-to-reach communities.

At Ortho-Design™ we strive to design and develop new and improved medical devices, which enable medical professionals to provide the ultimate patient care. Ortho-Design™ aims at bridging the gap between innovation, ease of use, and affordability in the rapidly evolving medical field. Our team of specialized engineers works alongside surgeons to create modern and effective healthcare solutions.

Our mission is aligned with South Africa’s need for quality, locally manufactured products that perform at the highest standard to provide the ideal medical as well as industrial solution. Using the

HealthSphere(Pty) Ltd, a 100% black female-owned healthcare consulting company founded by Dr Theo Mothoa-Frendo (MBCHB, MBA) and Hemala Amy Reddy (Bus Man, MBA). Together we bring over 40 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industries, both in South Africa and Internationally. We believe that we can be a trusted partner to assist Health Care companies related to the Innovation Bridge to reach market success.

There has been significant changes over the past decade around what we at HealthSphere refer to as the 3P's of Pharmaceutical Market Growth Drivers: Patients

Background

The nucleus of a cell is central to the well-being of any living organism. It stores and organises information from other cellular components and protects this information. It communicates with the rest of the cell, exchanges RNA and facilitates several important processes.

The nuclear...

Background

Various cancers, including gynecological cancers, are becoming resistant or insensitive to platinum-based chemotherapy and consequently higher dosages are required to be effective. Unfortunately, most of these chemotherapeutic drugs cause undesirable systemic effects such as cardiac or...

This technology relates to the transdermal treatment of diabetes. In particular, to a formulation for the transdermal delivery of the photoactive antidiabetic agent diosgenin that is encapsulated and protected by an oil-in-water nanoemulsion matrix for the treatment of type 11 diabetes Mellitus...

The innovation is the rational combination of ezetimibe and curcumin for the treatment of colon cancer- which means one can apply a cancer therapeutic, orally. This would have significant value to the African population and solve key issues like the packaging and distribution of chemotherapeutic...

Overview of your opportunity

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is calling for applications from grassroots innovators looking for funding, technical assistance and support for developing a new product or process up to prototype and proof of concept stage. 

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