HydroTech Atm offers an innovative solution to water scarcity by harvesting moisture from the air using metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These materials efficiently capture water vapor even in low-humidity conditions, making the technology particularly suitable for arid regions. The system operates exclusively on solar energy, requires no grid connection, and is well suited for remote and rural areas.

Forest Hero is a digital MRV platform (measurement, reporting, and verification) designed to improve transparency, accessibility, and scalability of forestry carbon projects. The solution automates monitoring, reporting, and verification processes, reducing costs and complexity compared to traditional approaches and facilitating the integration of forestry projects into national and international carbon markets.

SpaceLab develops satellite-connected IoT systems and industrial sensors, enabling real-time monitoring, disaster prevention, and ecological protection across remote, hazardous, and underserved environments worldwide

JR Prodigy Venture (JRPV) is a South African cleantech company developing smart water management solutions designed to help municipalities, businesses, and households reduce water losses . Their flagship innovation, the Smart Water Valve 2.0, is an automated flow control system that integrates sensors, solenoid technology, and a digital dashboard to monitor, regulate, and optimise water usage in real time.
The system is engineered to address the most urgent water challenges: leaks, wastage, ageing infrastructure, and inefficient manual control. By automating flow and providing actionable data insights, the Smart Water Valve 2.0 enables users to automated flow intelligently.
The University of Johannesburg’s Process, Energy & Environmental Technology Station (UJ PEETS) is currently building a certified prototype of the device, validating its performance and preparing it for commercial rollout. JRPV is incubated at the Nelson Mandela Innovation Hub and works closely with municipal stakeholders, industry partners, and the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber to scale the solution nationally. JR Prodigy Venture (JRPV) mission is to deliver accessible, reliable, and scalable water efficiency technology that strengthens water security, supports climate resilience, and empowers communities through innovation.

La Grace Bio is a circular biotechnology company developing process-defined biological conversion systems that transform agricultural and food-chain biomass into standardized, high-value bio-based materials.

The platform converts underutilized biomass, including whole Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) residues, into reproducible metabolite and lipid assemblies using low-energy, zero-added-water bioconversion methods. This approach enables the recovery of functional biological materials while reducing organic waste disposal and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

Unlike conventional extraction systems that rely on solvents, high water consumption, or variable raw materials, La Grace Bio focuses on controlling biological transformation pathways to produce consistent outputs suitable for industrial applications. These materials can be used in sectors such as sustainable cosmetics, biomaterials, and functional ingredient systems.

The company’s innovation contributes to circular economy implementation by converting waste streams into valuable resources, reducing landfill dependency, lowering methane emissions from organic waste, and supporting decentralized production models near biomass sources.

La Grace Bio is currently advancing pilot-scale validation and life-cycle assessment work in collaboration with research and institutional partners, with the long-term objective of enabling scalable distributed biological manufacturing systems.

The Makers Club is an IoT-based company located in KZN , dedicated to providing innovative solutions using IoT technology. One of their products, SoilSenzu, is specifically aimed at assisting South Africa's smallholder farmers. This affordable, integrated smart irrigation system is designed to combat water scarcity, reduce farming costs, and secure food production. The company is committed to building a resilient agricultural community, where innovation meets tradition, and where every smallholder farmer has the tools they need to thrive. 'Together, we can nurture a future where food security is a reality for all.'

Leak Alert is an AI-powered platform designed to close the loop on non-revenue water (NRW) in South Africa. Their innovation addresses the R33 billion water crisis by integrating citizen engagement with advanced data analytics to detect and verify leaks in real-time.
The platform operates through a dual-track ecosystem:

1. AI-Verified Crowdsourcing: Citizens report leaks via a live camera feed on our mobile platform, which uses computer vision models to instantly validate reports and filter out false positives.
2. Municipal Command Center: Verified alerts and precise GPS coordinates are routed to a live dashboard, allowing municipalities and maintenance teams to trigger rapid repairs and reduce response times.
   By converting sensor and crowdsourced data into actionable insights, Leak Alert targets a 5:1 ROI on leak detection, aiming to conserve millions of liters of freshwater and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with water loss.

Edusyms is an ICT company specialising in the development and deployment of digital platforms and enterprise systems across education, healthcare, and business sectors. The company provides solutions including learner management systems, healthcare systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP), cloud hosting, fintech services, and connectivity solutions, enabling organisations to digitise operations, improve efficiency, and access scalable digital services.
As part of its innovation strategy, Edusyms has developed the Smart Rural Tech Hub, a solar-powered micro data centre designed to deliver digital infrastructure in underserved and rural communities. The solution integrates renewable energy (solar microgrid systems), modular data centres, intranet and internet connectivity, local cloud computing, and edge infrastructure to provide reliable digital services in areas with limited or no internet and unstable electricity.
The Smart Rural Tech Hub enables access to learner management systems for schools, TVET colleges, higher education institutions, and training providers, as well as business tools for SMEs, e-commerce platforms, fintech services, and connectivity for communities and institutions. This creates a self-sustaining digital ecosystem that supports service delivery, economic participation, and digital inclusion.
By combining clean energy with edge computing, the solution reduces reliance on traditional grid infrastructure while lowering environmental impact. The model is scalable and designed for replication across rural regions in South Africa and other emerging markets, positioning Edusyms as both a technology provider and a digital infrastructure enabler.

Bila Renewables (Pty) Ltd is a green manufacturing and recycling company focused on transforming waste tyres into high-quality rubber products, including durable rubber tiles and paving solutions. Their core product is a non-slip, shock-absorbing rubber tile made from recycled tyre material, designed to provide safe, affordable, and long-lasting flooring. Priced at R105 per square meter (4 units), these tiles are ideal for crèches and playgrounds, residential spaces such as garages and yards, informal settlements to improve shack flooring, and various workspaces and construction environments. The tiles are weather-resistant, easy to install and maintain, and environmentally friendly. In addition to tiles, Bila Renewables is expanding into rubber paving solutions for outdoor infrastructure, including walkways and community spaces