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Episode 13 is officially out! Dominique Rocher and Dr Wessel Myburgh, co-founders of Urobo Biotech take us through their entrepreneurial journey
Catch the full episode on our platforms:
YouTube: youtu.be/5zaBppjGxfs
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🎙️ From scientists to entrepreneurs! Urobo Biotech co-founders share their journey of transforming groundbreaking research into real-world impact.
Catch Episode 13 of #LaunchPod tomorrow, 13 October 2026!
#Biotechnology #Innovation #Entrepreneurship
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Funding health innovation takes more than capital. At #CapeHealthTechConnect, panellists highlighted diverse funding, commercial traction, early industry engagement and strong relationships as essential to moving African innovation towards real-world impact. #CapeHealth
What will it take for your health innovation to reach real-world impact? Prof Elmi Muller opened #CapeHealth Tech Connect 2026 by highlighting collaboration, funding, expertise and entrepreneurship as vital bridges for African innovators.
Stellenbosch University LaunchLab retweeted
𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦. 200+ 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.
#CapeHealthTech Connect 2026 is underway at BMRI, bringing together researchers, clinicians, founders, investors and funders working to advance health innovation across Africa.
Already a reminder of what's possible when this ecosystem is in one room.
What an honour to have partnered with
@StellenboschN, @SULaunchLab , @UCTMedTech , @Innovus_TTO , @SpoorFisher, @SweatAfrica to make this possible
At #MeetStellenbosch2026, SU LaunchLab showcased how Stellenbosch University research becomes real-world ventures. With 44 spinouts, our innovation ecosystem continues turning research, entrepreneurship and collaboration into meaningful societal and economic impact.
Congratulations to ReSurfify, winner of the regional cash prize at the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge! Their innovative biosurfactants show the potential of scalable, sustainable solutions from Southern Africa.
Read more: greencape.co.za/green-innova…
SU LaunchLab’s Healthtech Demo Day showcased innovations spanning animal health, biotechnology, AI and laboratory technologies. Thank you to @ceri_news and the African Starts Fellows, @UWConline TTO, @UCT_news & OneBio for joining us and strengthening the healthtech ecosystem.
Health innovation needs bold ideas and the right connections.
Cape HealthTech Connect 2026 brings founders, researchers, investors and industry together to connect, collaborate and build what’s next.
radi.co.za/events/cape-healt…
#HealthTech
🎙️ LaunchPod Episode 12 features Biotrac Systems founders Tom Murray and Kyle Klopper, sharing how they’re rethinking microbial monitoring & building their innovation.
Listen now on:
- Spotify and Apple Podcasts: jmenon.podbean.com/
- YouTube: youtu.be/uo7sG0CVPpg
GreenTech innovators, applications are OPEN! Join SU LaunchLab’s 9-week Countdown Programme to validate your technology, understand customers and prepare for market.
Apply now: airtable.com/appXEB66YDqPk37…
What if microbial monitoring happened when information was actually needed?
Meet BioTrac Systems on LaunchPod and discover smarter approaches to water, agriculture and decentralised wastewater solutions.
🎧 Coming Monday!
Join @SweatAfrica Connect: Football Challenge! ⚽ 21 Aug, 16:00, Lentelus Sports Grounds. Teams of six or join one. R60 incl. boerewors roll. Win R2 000! quicket.co.za/events/389361-…
SU LaunchLab is proud to partner with @StellenboschN for a Women in Business Breakfast with Minki van der Westhuizen. Join us on 12 August 2026. Register now: ticketbee.co.za/events/21366…
Join entrepreneur Minki van der Westhuizen for an inspiring Women in Business Breakfast on 12 August at Stellenbosch University. Hear her founder story, network, and book early—only 50 seats available.
Register today! ticketbee.co.za/events/21366…
Could ChatGPT inspire your next startup? 🚀 Listen as Tumelo Mokoena shares how curiosity became SafeGuard Technologies, developing drone-enabled security solutions. Stream on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #SULaunchPod
A YouTube video. A ChatGPT conversation. One bold idea. Hear how Tumelo Mokoena turned inspiration into SafeGuard Technologies on Episode 11 of LaunchPod. Coming soon!
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#LaunchPod #Innovation #StudentVentures
#SWEATConnect2026: Biotech & Beers hits Stellenbosch on 24 July! Connect Cape Town & Stellies biotech ecosystems with OneBio & Stellenbosch Biofoundry. Tickets are only R60 per person. Spots limited – RSVP now
quicket.co.za/events/381079-…
#BiotechAndBeers @SweatAfrica @ceri_news
Calling all Geoinformatics students and fast-building developers to the ET-GEO Hackathon 2026! Hosted by TerraClim, in partnership with @SA_wine & @SULaunchLab
Stand a chance to win a share of R30 000 prize pool. Apply by 10 July 2026
terraclim.com/et-geo
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HealthTech innovators: Apply now for @SULaunchLab 's 9‑week incubation programme! Demo Day + HealthTech Connect await. Open to SU staff, researchers & alumni. Limited spots!
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Applications open: SU LaunchLab HealthTech Countdown (9‑week programme, 8‑week incubation). Demo Day + HealthTech Connect (17 Sept 2026). Open to SU staff, researchers, alumni and limited non‑SU. Lead‑into Lift‑Off.
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#HealthTechCountdown #DemoDay #LiftOff
🎙️ New #LaunchPod: Milani Education's Alexandra Lutz chose depth over breadth with 1 600 learners—knowing their names over chasing numbers. Watch now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! #LaunchPod #SULaunchLab #MilaniEducation #PurposefulEntrepreneurship #EdTech #YouthMonth
