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I enjoy bringing people together, turning ideas into action, and contributing to projects that create meaningful change.

i am the Eureka National Projects Coordinator: South Africa and responsible to manage the portfolio. we are looking at generating more strategic projects

Dian Peach, Founder of Ortho-Design. With a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, we specialize in the development of unique orthopedic devices. I’m here to discuss med-tech R&D and forge global partnerships to scale innovative surgical solutions.

I am a dedicated Project Coordinator at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, where I support programme delivery through effective project governance, coordination, and administrative management.

I manage the Innovation Support and Enablement Programme on behalf of the South African Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Biomine is building a microbiome intelligence platform helping pharma and CROs understand why patients respond differently to therapeutics, improving drug efficacy and safety across diverse populations. Backed by Techstars & OneBio.

I lead the Health unit at the Technology Innovation Agency, advancing health innovation by supporting the development of diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health solutions from R&D to market through funding and partnerships.

Co-Founder of CureRoot. Leading a team harnessing Africa's biodiversity to discover safer, and more effective drugs for global health issues

I work as a science attaché at the South African Mission to the European Union based in Brussels. I promote research collaboration between South African and European researchers as well as Science Diplomacy.

I am based at the OneBio Innovation Centre in Cape Town, supporting biotech startups through laboratory and facility management. I focus on enabling efficient, compliant research and fostering collaboration within the life sciences ecosystem.

Public sector professional with experience in enabling innovation by expanding access to skills, infrastructure, and early-stage funding. Focused on strengthening the ecosystem to ensure locally developed IP delivers social and economic impact.