How a Stellenbosch University Spinout is revolutionising long COVID diagnostics6 December, 2024The CEO of Stellenbosch University and Innovus spinout Biocode Technologies is not your average startup founder and entrepreneur. From studying… Disrupting the medical and beauty industries with nanofiber technology6 December, 2024A true inventor-entrepreneur at heart, Eugene Smit, is the co-inventor of more than 30 patents, with several more in the… From friends to founders – The Immobazyme founding story6 December, 2024The founding story of Immobazyme is deeply rooted in connection, curiosity and a shared passion for science. Dominic Nicholas, Ethan… From startup to space leader: The CubeSpace story6 December, 2024CubeSpace is a pioneering space-tech company specialising in fully integrated Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for satellites to ensure… Pioneering real-time microbial analysis: The BioTrac story with Dr. Kyle Klopper23 September, 2024Dr. Kyle Klopper co-founded the Stellenbosch University (SU) spin-out company, BioTrac Systems, towards the end of 2023. The journey began… SU Researcher is Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture through Climate Mitigation17 July, 2024CEO and founder of Terraclim, Dr Tara Southey's love for nature, wine typicity, and research has led her on a… The Role of SU’s GeoSun in Advancing South Africa’s Solar Industry17 July, 2024In 2011, the South African government launched the Renewable Energy Independent Power Procurement Programme (RE-IPPP) which propelled the development of… From Academia to Entrepreneurship: The Journey of GeoSmart Space Pty. 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The Company is making waves… SharkSafe Barrier™: A Decade of Harmony Between Humans and Sharks17 July, 2024In a world where shark populations are declining and harmful methods are being employed to mitigate the risk of shark… Sun Magnetics Spin-out Becomes a Trusted Name in Quantum Design Tools17 July, 2024SUN Magnetics is a dynamic and innovative start-up software development company poised to revolutionise the industry. Coenrad Fourie, the CEO,… Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (SBS-ED): Meet Chris17 July, 2024Developing people, impacting business and transforming lives since 2001 Twenty-three years ago, Stellenbosch Business School partnered with a small group… Fluorobiotech: Revolutionising Recombinant Proteins in Biotech17 July, 2024In the ever-evolving field of biotechnology, innovative solutions are crucial to advancing research and industry applications. Fluorobiotech, a South African… Phagoflux: From Research to Cutting-Edge Autophagy Solutions24 May, 2024Phagoflux specialises in the development of innovative sensing technologies that facilitate the measurement of autophagy, a very important function for… Meet the SU Scientist Behind Africa’s First Bespoke Polymer Supplier24 May, 2024Gestél Kuyler is a qualified polymer scientist, research manager of the Klumperman Research Group, co-inventor of Nanosene's core technology developed…
