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Africa is rapidly emerging as a fertile ground for innovation, particularly in the deep-tech sector. Across the continent, a network of innovation hubs, incubators, and universities is fostering an environment where startups and small to medium enterprises (SMMEs) can thrive. These hubs are not only nurturing ideas but also helping to commercialize inventions and secure funding, which is essential for industrializing deep-tech innovations. This deep tech commercialisation blo

At Maravion, we believe that deep-tech innovation flourishes when visionary ideas are matched with strategic guidance and investor confidence. From 2021 onwards, we’ve worked closely with incubators and developmental agencies to help entrepreneurs translate scientific breakthroughs into sustainable businesses. Our role has extended beyond mentorship; we’ve been hands-on in building business cases, securing funding, and guiding scale-up strategies. Turning Ideas into Investabl

At Maravion, we work at the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact, partnering with university technology transfer offices (TTOs) and funding agencies to transform promising research into commercially viable ventures. Since 2019, we’ve provided strategic support across the innovation lifecycle, from early-stage due diligence to the development of investor-ready business cases. Turning Science into Strategy Our work often begins where the lab ends: with the techni