Basadi E-Waste is a South African recycling company that focuses on the responsible management of electronic waste (e-waste). It collects, dismantles, and processes discarded electronic devices such as computers, TVs, and office equipment, ensuring they are safely recycled, refurbished, or remarketed.
The company aims to reduce environmental harm by preventing toxic materials from ending up in landfills, while also recovering valuable materials like metals and plastics for reuse in manufacturing.
In addition, Basadi E-Waste supports a circular economy by turning waste into new products and creating job opportunities, particularly contributing to sustainable development and environmental protection in South Africa. Basadi E-Waste extends its recycling operations beyond basic dismantling by focusing on the beneficiation of e-waste plastics into valuable raw materials. After electronic devices are manually dismantled, plastic components are carefully sorted by type and quality, cleaned, and processed through shredding and pelletizing. This process converts the plastic into reusable pellets that can be sold as secondary raw materials to manufacturers for the production of new plastic products.
Through this approach, Basadi E-Waste diverts significant volumes of plastic from landfills while supporting a circular economy—turning waste into input materials for industries such as packaging, construction, and manufacturing.
In addition to producing plastic pellets, the process also generates by-products such as mixed plastic blends for lower-grade applications, as well as recovered metals and components extracted during dismantling. These by-products create additional revenue streams and ensure that almost every part of the e-waste is utilized efficiently, minimizing waste and maximizing value recovery

TelioGreen is an upcoming digital platform aimed at revolutionizing the recycling industry in Africa. With a focus on building a pan-African, digital, circular economy, TelioGreen aims to address the crises of plastic waste and poor urban waste management systems through technology. Their solutions include a recycling ecommerce marketplace, a recycling mobile app, and ESG tech innovation. The platform will facilitate the digital trade of recycled materials, connecting waste management and recycling SMMEs, re-processors, manufacturers, brand owners, and local municipalities. By providing market access opportunities for recyclers and incentivizing recycling practices, TelioGreen seeks to create a more sustainable and collaborative ecosystem for waste management.

Maeko is specialized in providing sustainable waste management solutions. Their services include waste collection, recycling, and disposal for various types of waste, such as paper, plastics, and electronic waste. They also offer consulting services to help businesses and organizations implement sustainable waste management practices. Maeko is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and reducing the impact of waste on the environment. They aim to create a cleaner and healthier future for the community through their waste management services.

Advocates for Green Environment is a startup company focused on the development of sustainable building materials derived from waste streams. The company operates within the construction and built environment sector, with an emphasis on resource recovery and material innovation. Its activities center on transforming waste into functional construction products, contributing to circular economy principles by reducing landfill disposal and supporting more sustainable material supply chains. Through research, product development, and applied innovation, Advocates for Green Environment works to integrate eco-conscious practices into conventional construction processes. The company’s work supports environmentally responsible development and the creation of more sustainable communities by promoting the use of alternative materials with reduced environmental impact.

SOLDEVCO (Pty) Ltd develops and supplies solutions for water management and treatment across agriculture, aquaculture, hydroponics, irrigation and wastewater applications. It is a 100% youth women-owned enterprise, with a management team bringing a combined 45 years of experience in civil engineering and water quality management. Soldevco’s offerings include Ultra-Oxygen™ technology, which uses micro- and ultrafine bubble generation to increase dissolved oxygen levels and support improved water quality and nutrient delivery. The company also provides complementary solutions such as the UO2-Drylet biocatalyst for bioremediation, UO2-Quantum Disinfection™ systems based on silver-infused ceramic media and IoT-enabled platforms for real-time monitoring and control of water parameters. The company operates in the manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fishing, and professional, scientific, and technical services sectors. Its technologies are deployed in South Africa and select international markets, including Europe and the Middle East, and are applied in projects related to water efficiency, pollution management, and sustainable resource use.

LUAZ Care, developed by Ukrainian company LUAZ Motors, is an electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle (eWAV) that lets people with disabilities drive directly from their wheelchair, removing the need to transfer and reducing dependence on caregivers. Its design features a transforming door-to-ramp system, drive- and brake-by-wire control operated via the wheelchair's own joystick, and a compact body that carries one wheelchair driver, two passengers, and up to 300 kg of cargo. A multi-mode charging system supports public, home, and optional solar charging, and a dedicated powered wheelchair with its own 30 km range can be sold together with or separately from the vehicle. LUAZ Care reaches users through direct sales, institutional supply to governments and social services, and NGO partnerships across the EU, UK, and Ukraine. Fully electric with zero tailpipe emissions, each vehicle cuts an estimated 1.2-4.6 tonnes of CO2 annually.

ShisiGas Energy is a South African company founded in 2017. They have developed a digital platform for trading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to address the need for a reliable and accessible energy source amidst the electrical power crisis. Their platform combines an electronic device to measure gas levels with a network of suppliers, allowing users to determine when their gas is about to run out and safely access gas from reliable sources. The company aims to provide a better reach and service offering compared to existing alternatives in the market. They require funding of USD 60,000 to develop and manufacture the level measuring device and upgrade their software. Their initial target market is gas users supplied by informal resellers, with potential environmental impact in terms of electricity savings and reduced CO2 emissions. The leadership team consists of individuals with backgrounds in engineering, accounting, and public relations.

SuTech Otonom Teknoloji A.S. is an Istanbul-based technology company, specializing in the design, software development and integration of autonomous marine vessels that convert wave energy into renewable electricity for urban transportation applications. Their technology, SuTech Wavegan, utilizes the mechanical movement between the lower and upper hulls of the watercraft, caused by wave motion, to generate electricity without relying on fossil fuels. This system offers a low-emission, energy-efficient alternative for powering vessels and supports the development of sustainable transport modes on underutilized urban waterways. By integrating with existing city infrastructure, SuTech’s solution also alleviates road traffic congestion and contributes to smart urban mobility and climate action efforts.

The team focuses on addressing the high cost of metal-intensive ballast fastening systems for solar power plants. The proposed solution is to replace the metal concrete guide element with prestressed concrete, which is a lightweight and cost-effective alternative. This can be achieved by manufacturing the necessary elements at two enterprises in Moldova and assembling a more economical ballast mounting system for photovoltaic panels. The use of prestressed concrete reduces the amount of metal required and lowers the cost of the system. It also reduces assembly time and can be used for buildings and roofs with low load-bearing capacity. The solution aims to provide a ready-to-use ballast system for fastening photovoltaic panels on roofs. The target market includes installers of ballast rooftop solar power plants, and the potential impact includes cost savings and reduced installation time. The leadership team consists of the founder, who has experience in the construction and sales of solar power plants, and their wife, who contributes precise questioning skills. The funding request is made to support the implementation of the business idea and ensure economic security for the family.

SolaPac provides a renewable energy generator and water treatment system. Their product is easy to install, can provide grid-quality energy and purified water to remote areas, and is powered by the sun with no environmental impact. The self-contained unit has remote monitoring functionality and can store unused energy. The company aims to make a significant difference to communities by providing power and clean water for up to 100 rural dwellings and up to 8000 liters of purified water per hour. SolaPac's applications include rural and off-grid locations, mining operations, pumping water, disaster relief, construction sites, and eco-tourist resorts.