Current Projects

Audacious missions driving global impact.

A focused portfolio of structured R&D ventures. Each card is published directly by the research team; sign in to the investor portal for full technical dossiers.

Funded Information Technology MKT Commercial IP

VCG-US-IT-MKT-COM-2026-0005

Place Your Skill

Place Your Skill is an AI-driven career placement platform that bridges the gap between qualified candidates and modern Applicant Tracking Systems. By translating existing professional experience into ATS-optimized resumes and targeted cover letters, the platform ensures talent is recognized by recruiters, empowering individuals to secure meaningful employment without arbitrary digital barriers.

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Open to Funding Information Technology DATA Commercial IP

VCG-ZA-IT-DATA-COM-2026-0004

Property Spotter

PropertySpotter is a community-powered real estate lead platform and licensed South African estate agency that allows everyday individuals to earn cash rewards by spotting properties before they hit the market. By connecting local spotters with professional estate agents on a performance-based model, PropertySpotter empowers citizens to monetize neighborhood knowledge while providing agents with qualified, off-market seller leads.

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Funded Sustainability & Energy IOT Commercial IP

VCG-ZA-SE-IOT-COM-2026-0003

Vertex Smart Meter

The Vertex Smart Meter is an advanced IoT-enabled prepaid utility ecosystem that modernizes electricity management for municipalities, property developers, and private utilities. Combining smart hardware, real-time GSM/Wi-Fi connectivity, and AI-powered grid analytics, the system eliminates electricity theft, prevents destructive power surges through automated staggered re-energization, and enables predictive maintenance across electrical distribution networks.

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In Review Information Technology SW Commercial IP

VCG-ZA-IT-SW-COM-2026-0007

Keystone

Keystone is a WhatsApp-first operating system for rental property businesses in South Africa, unifying tenant management, rent, maintenance, inspections, and compliance for solo landlords and agencies. Agentic AI powers maintenance triage, contractor data parsing, and inspection photo analysis. Built-in POPIA, Rental Housing Act, and PIE compliance reduce legal risk, targeting South Africa's arrears, slow evictions, and maintenance disputes on one mobile-first platform.

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Completed Information Technology AI Commercial IP

VCG-ZA-IT-AI-COM-2026-0006

Betty Genius

Betty Genius is an AI-powered office assistant built to eliminate administrative friction for modern professionals and enterprises. The platform automates document generation, contextual email drafting, calendar scheduling, and data analysis through a secure, conversational interface. Built with enterprise-grade encryption, Betty empowers teams to reclaim valuable time for meaningful work

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Engage

Build the next generation of patent-bearing science.