The event celebrated groundbreaking innovations that have contributed to economic growth in the Western Cape.
Serving as a precursor to the Chamber's Industry Awards on June 10, the Academic Innovation Awards set the stage for the upcoming event, where awardees will be recognised based on criteria such as: Market acceptance, Peer Recognition, Novelty of Innovation, Scale of Industry Impact.
Meanwhile, CHEC CEO, Prof. Eugene Cloete, presented the Academic Innovation awards, with the following winners announced:
Category 1: University student Innovation Award
- Robyn Border - Report Buddy
- Alexandra Lutz - Milani Education
- Chiedza Vushe - FineApplePixels
- Jordan Smith - Cartell
Category 2: University spin off company of the year Award
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- Sarah Carroll - MariHealth Solutions
https://youtu.be/tDAwA6TzAXE?si=FR_tJy8RuHGEKHkj
- Gestél Kuyler - Nanosene (Pty) Ltd
https://youtu.be/XNQrda35zP8?si=ar3Q-9ZrIxWYwXqp
- Giancarlo Beukes and Gokul Nair - Impulse Biomedical
https://youtu.be/afPs7BArupc?si=9PcMVN5U6KtAQcme
Category 3: Societal Impact Award
- Prof Frank Tanser – SACEMA
Category 4: Outstanding academic achievement Award
- Prof Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela
