AFYVA interview with founders, Dominic and Nick
Paul Olelle interviews our founders. Discussion on precision fermentation, our journey and products
IMMOBAZYME AND UVU BIO PRESENT
COMPETITION TIMELINE
A PITCH COMPETITION FOR EARLY-STAGE STARTUPS
PORTAL OPENS
Send in your pitch decks to apply. Entries close on the 8th of October.
TOP 15 ANNOUNCED
Catalyst 2024 is a pitch competition designed to identify and support South Africa’s most promising early-stage startups and aspiring founders.
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Organised by Immobazyme, in partnership with UVU Bio, this competition offers over R350,000 in prizes to launch the winner's idea from concept to MVP. Among other things, the prize includes 6 months of free lab space at UVU Africa, business mentorship from Immobazyme’s executives, and a potential biomanufacturing pilot project with the CSIR.
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We are seeking candidates working in molecular biology (or a related field) who have an innovative idea with the potential for market impact. Whether the idea is in the prototype phase or just a concept, we encourage you to apply.
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​​​​Who can enter? Find the official rules, prizes and timeline HERE​​​​​
The Top 15 will conduct online interviews with Immobazyme's executives.
TOP 7 ANNOUNCED
The Top 7 will be invited to present their ideas at a live pitching event at UVU Africa's innovation hub in Woodstock, Cape Town.
LIVE EVENT
The top 7 will take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of leading industry experts, followed by an exclusive networking event.
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SA biotech startups can apply for early-stage pitch competition
Catalyst 2024, which aims to empower aspiring biotech founders by offering access to vital resources, mentorship, and connections.
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