DBSA Youth Challenge

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Membrane for Treating Acid Mine Drainage

The technology is a membrane for treating acid mine drainage that is reproducible and can handle large discharges of acid mine drainage. It is suitable for implementation in a filtration cartridge setup that allows for the reclamation of metals which can then be recycled and used for other...

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bhive Enterprise Development Centre: Business Incubation, acceleration and mentorship for local entrepreneurs

The applicant is required to provide the following; 

  • Business profile
  • Team member profiles & hiring projections
  • Business model - product/service
  • Support requirements
  • Business model - customer segment

 

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Call for Applications: WomHub Circular Economy Incubator

Eligibility; 

  • Applications are open to entrepreneurs who identify as women with businesses in South Africa.
  • Applicants must have businesses with a drive, passion and product/service working towards zero waste and sustainable consumption/production.
  • Applicants must be able to commit for the year-long programme commencing from June 2021 to 30 June 2022.

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BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Do you need funding to start up or expand your business?

You will need an expert business plan, guidance on your business model and assistance with the submission of your funding application. You will have a dynamic team of experts on your side, including business plan writers, research

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Engineering Workbench

IHS Markit has the deepest source of information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive the global economies. Our analytics and experts reveal inter-dependencies across complex industries. By showing the big picture and all the connections, we provide our customers

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Environmentally sound water treatment for organic solvents

Wits researchers have developed a water treatment plant which removes organic pollutants from municipal bulk water. The process is environmentally friendly, making use of sunlight to purify water, thus saving energy and eliminating the need to use chemicals. Its modular design allows for scaling...

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Microbially Produced Bio-Surfactants

Surfactants are amphipathic molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties that partition preferentially at the interface between fluid phases such as oil/water or air/water interfaces. Such characteristics confer excellent detergency, emulsifying, foaming, and dispersing traits, which...

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Leak Characterisation for Pipelines in a Closed Water Distribution Network

Background

Leak detection and management is an important topic in the management of water distribution systems. Various instruments and measurement techniques have been developed to identify the occurrences and locations of new leaks in large distribution systems and networks.

UCT researchers...

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Pipe Condition Assessment System

Background

Globally, freshwater is a precious resource that needs to be managed properly. Considerable amounts of freshwater supplied via bulk distribution systems are lost through leakages in poorly maintained water network infrastructure. Utilities, network operators, and other relevant...

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