SiMODiSA Association has been established as a powerful industry led initiative to specifically address – and determine – what can be done to overcome the barriers that SMEs and startups face. It is critical to address these barriers, such as access to capital, access to markets, access to talent and the lack of supportive enabling environments, in order to catalyse supportive ecosystems where such businesses can grow and thrive.

Spoor & Fisher’s practice area teams specialise in trade marks, patents, copyright, registered designs, anti-counterfeiting, domain names, plant breeders’ rights, utility models, start-up support, consumer and advertising matters, commercial IP, IP audits and due diligence, and all related litigation.

Technimark started in 1996 as an industrial design consultancy. Technimark is proficient in all stages of the design and production process, and is geared to take an idea from concept development, through prototyping, to manufacturing.

Services offered; 

  • Product Design 
  • 3D Printing
  • Product Rendering
  • Tooling

Skeg Product Development is one of South Africa’s leading product development companies. We understand product development and are uniquely positioned to enable entrepreneurs and businesses to turn their product ideas into reality. 

ENSafrica is Africa's largest full-service law firm with over 600 practitioners, and 100 years of experience in high-level, complex commercial work. The firm's focus is on what's best for the client and striving for excellence, in both offering and service. ENSafrica is committed to providing clients with cost-effective outcomes by ensuring work is done at the right level, and in the manner that best suits clients preferences and pricing structures.

On 15 September 2017, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and its agencies, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) hosted the second edition of the Innovation Bridge Technology Matchmaking and Showcasing Event at the...

Green Coal is environmentally friendly coal briquettes produced from discarded fine coal, bio-char material, and proprietary chemical binders. The briquette reduces sulphur emissions during combustion by approximately 50%, while also increasing the burning effectiveness.

The bio-char addition to...

Sol-gel Long Lasting Power

These long-lasting and significantly safer batteries are novel because of their sol-gel base. A uniform carbon coating process produces high-performance lithium-ion batteries. This method makes use of organic phosphoric acid as carbon and phosphoric sources to produce...

Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies offer zero emissions and are a clean alternative to fossil fuels. HySA Systems, at the University of the Western Cape, have made improvements in the performance, reliability and cost competitiveness of fuel cell components and systems. These have been demonstrated...

AutumnGreen is an energy service and research & development company. The company focuses on designs that enable the efficient use of critical resources such as water and electricity. Our designs mostly feature sensing and control technology that can be used for both commercial and household applications.