From startup to space leader: The CubeSpace story
CubeSpace is a pioneering space-tech company specialising in fully integrated Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for satellites to ensure precise...
From friends to founders – The Immobazyme founding story
The founding story of Immobazyme is deeply rooted in connection, curiosity and a shared passion for science. Dominic Nicholas, Ethan Hunter and Nick Enslin, now...
Pioneering real-time microbial analysis: The BioTrac story with Dr. Kyle Klopper
Dr. Kyle Klopper co-founded the Stellenbosch University (SU) spin-out company, BioTrac Systems, towards the end of 2023. The journey began at SU where Dr...
Understanding and Managing Conflicts of Interests in the University Context
In today’s fast-paced academic environment, conflicts of interest are not just inevitable, they are a sign of a thriving and innovative ecosystem. As University...
Wessel and Dominique of Urobo Biotech Addresses Global Climate Challenges
Wessel Myburgh and Dominique Rocher, CEO and COO of Urobo Biotech, respectively, are the two young minds heading up this Stellenbosch University spinout that...
Empowering Entrepreneurship and Growth: The Story of Factory 209
Driving Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Innovations in South Africa
Factory 209 (Pty) Ltd (F209), wholly owned by Stellenbosch University (SU), was established...
GreenX Engineering Enables Energy Efficiency for Schools in the Western Cape
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...
More than Two Decades of Excellence in Genetic Testing and Innovation: Unistel Medical
Exploring the genetics diagnostic and testing laboratory in both the human and animal market
Unistel Medical Laboratories (Pty) Ltd. was established on 1...
From Code to Coaching: How Nicky Terblanche Pioneered the First AI Coaching Software in Africa
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...
Leading Through Challenges and Innovation: Nirode Bramdaw and African Sun Media’s Journey
African Sun Media is rooted in Africa, where it has grown into an integrated media group with three subdivisions: Create, Print and Publish. Managing Director...