Disrupting the medical and beauty industries with nanofiber technology
A true inventor-entrepreneur at heart, Eugene Smit, is the co-inventor of more than 30 patents, with several more in the pipeline. Before these inventions, he...
How a Stellenbosch University Spinout is revolutionising long COVID diagnostics
The CEO of Stellenbosch University (SU) spinout Biocode Technologies is not your average startup founder and entrepreneur. An electronic engineer with a master...
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...