Nelson Mandela University – Innovolve Port Elizabeth Innovations

KELLY MAE DILLON

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Intellectual property guidelines • Manufacturer of innovative knitwear products from wool and mohair • Innovator: Kelly Dillon

RUBBER NANO PRODUCTS

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Use of nanozinc-related compound as replacement for zinc oxide in rubber. Has benefits in terms of reaction rate and energy use; significantly reduces use of zinc oxide which is harmful to the environment • Innovator: Robert Bosch

MAXHOSA

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Technology Transfer • A range of Xhosa-inspired knitwear designed by Laduma • Innovator: Laduma Ngxokolo

TWERLY®

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Innovation support • A renewable energy powered street light which provides off grid lighting. Powered by a combination system of a vertical axis wind turbine, a solar panel and rechargable battery system. Can be used in residential areas as the wind turbine is quiet • Innovator: Dr Russell Phillips

MOOIMOOII

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Intellectual property guidelines • A range of fashionable easy-to-wear clothing • Innovator: Lauren Gravett

WELDCORE®

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WeldCore® Technology Transfer • Non-destructive sampling to determine the remaining lifespan of plant infrastructure subject to stress • Innovator: Donnie Erasmus

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.”

– Margaret Mead