Mondil_Air is a direct air capture (DAC) system that uses affordable and natural resources to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the air. The system uses a solar oven made from simple materials like aluminium foil and cardboard to generate heat and power the system. The captured CO2 is stored safely underground, preventing it from going back into the atmosphere.

Ndzilo Fire Solutions is currently in the prototyping stage of a pioneering a sensor system that uses artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to revolutionize wildfire detection and management. Unlike traditional methods, which often rely on human observation and are prone to delays, Ndzilo Fire Solutions can identify potential fire risks with remarkable speed and accuracy, enabling rapid response to prevent fires from spreading and causing widespread damage.

3D-Vision transforms discarded plastics into a plastic filament used with 3D printers to create functional and stylish, yet affordable, spectacle frames. Repurposing waste plastics as the primary material for 3D printing reduces environmental pollution, promotes sustainability, and provides cost-effective vision correction solutions to underserved communities.

Aero Greens is an agritech startup that revolutionizes traditional agriculture by introducing sustainable, soilless vertical farming systems housed in shipping containers. By using aeroponics, Aero Greens significantly reduces water use by 98% compared to conventional farming, while biomimicry-inspired cooling systems enhance energy efficiency to ensure year-round, high-quality crop production with minimal environmental impact.

Signify is a Google Chrome extension that translates English text into South African Sign Language (SASL). With Signify, users can highlight any word or sentence on a webpage and instantly have it translated into SASL through video demonstrations. The extension is also integrated with YouTube, enabling users to watch videos with a real-time SASL interpreter in a pop-up window.

AskSmarty is an innovative educational initiative designed to transform the South African learning landscape through an accessible, technology-driven platform. This WhatsApp chatbot facilitates real-time engagement by answering students' questions, offering tutoring services, and providing behavioural and emotional support to ensure a holistic learning experience.

iWashCars offers a fast and convenient car wash service and uses only 5 to 10 litres of water per car. With an app designed to detect when a client's car is dirty through user notifications based on mileage and the previous wash, just like Uber, their scooters are within 3 minutes of target areas, washing cars in less than 20 minutes.

Taxic is an app that creates a virtual wallet between commuters and taxi drivers. Commuters pay money into their Taxic wallet before they catch a taxi and then transfer the money directly to the taxi they use via Taxi ID. Taxic also supports local fast-food restaurants and bakeries on taxi routes by enabling commuters to order food or daily essentials during their ride.

1ONE is developing small-format township stores, built with plastic waste bricks, within walking distance for many locals, ideally accessible within a minute. By using the 1ONE format, offering products in small single unit packages, it makes essentials affordable and accessible to low-income households across South Africa.