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In a world where shark populations are declining and harmful methods are being employed to mitigate the risk of shark attacks, one South African business is striving to find a better solution. Inspired by the delicate balance of nature and...

Cybarete is a pioneering venture established in 2019 and is led by Dr. Dale Sparrow. The Company is making waves in the fields of mining, manufacturing, and agriculture by integrating diverse equipment, processes, and machinery to enhance...

Driving Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Innovations in South Africa

Wessel Myburgh and Dominique Rocher, CEO and COO of Urobo Biotech, respectively, are the two young minds heading up this Stellenbosch University spinout that is addressing the global challenges associated with end-of-life bioplastics...

Exploring the genetics diagnostic and testing laboratory in both the human and animal market

Dr. Jason Samuels is a dynamic, energetic, and dedicated engineer and researcher with a PhD in energy usage of South African school buildings. After completing school, he joined Stellenbosch University in 2011 for his BEng, Electrical and...

Stellenbosch may be known for its academic excellence and wine estates, but behind the postcard image a new narrative is emerging – one that positions the town as a serious contender in the business events and innovation economy.

Nicky Terblanche has transitioned from being a software engineer to an academic, then a leadership coach, lecturer, and now a business owner. Drawing from his multifaceted career, he has founded a novel technology that combines his diverse...

Seven student entrepreneurs from Stellenbosch University (SU) have advanced to the regional round of the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education’s (EDHE) Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. This initiative, now in its...