Chemin is a technology business incubator specialising in supporting the start-up and growth of small and medium enterprises in the downstream chemical industry. >>Read More

The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth. >>Read More

eNtsa provides support for enterprises in the first, second and emerging economy (SMEs) within the engineering and manufacturing sector with a spesific focus on the automotive component sector. >>Read More

InnoVenton is a formally registered Research Institute at the Nelson Mandela University, whose principle research focus is Applied Chemistry in Product and Process Development. >>Read More

The Chamber is a non-profit organisation, representing the interests of business, large and small, and offering a range of value-adding services. >>Read More




Creating an Innovation Eco-System

The Nelson Mandela University works with Innovolve as part of an eco-system being developed in the Eastern Cape with partners in and external to the University.


The Innovation Office, incorporating innovation support as well as technology transfer activities, works with researchers, staff, students and external partners to create economic benefit for South Africa. >>Read More

Propella is the Nelson Mandela University’s incubator. Propella acts as an incubator and accelerator to support the development of small businesses in the Nelson Mandela Bay including the University’s spin-off companies. >>Read More

The Regional Innovation Forum aims to stimulate, support and promote innovation in the Eastern Cape by bringing together industry, government and academia in the region to create an enabling environment for innovation to occur. >>Read More

uYilo aims to identify and maximise value in the niche technologies that South Africa has capacity and capability to develop or add value to adapt to local conditions. >>Read More