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Research @ Mandela
The Innovation Office falls within the portfolio of the DVC: Research and Engagement of the Nelson Mandela University.
The Innovation Office focusses on nurturing innovation, fostering creativity, embracing technology, and developing people to meet the challenges of the world of tomorrow by working with researchers, staff, students and external stakeholders to take projects from inception to commercialization.
Business Incubator
Electric mobility drive to create jobs and build South Africa’s battery industry
The first university to legally operate drones for a better world!
Mandela University team heads to Brazil after national entrepreneurship victory #R2bP
Nelson Mandela University hosts HEITSA NATE 2026, showcasing ICT leadership in Higher Education
Mandela University’s 5th Dimension team claims second place at National MICT SETA Hackathon #R2bP
Transforming SA Patient Care with the Digital Health Wallet
Nelson Mandela University research drafts first guidelines for rehab robots
Mandela University students win Eastern Cape leg of National Skills Challenge
Mandela University lecturer develops tool to assist readers with low vision
African AI framework tackles career guidance gap for disadvantaged students
New Mandela University facility positions AI as a public good, not a privilege
Mandela University student entrepreneur’s year of winning #R2bP
Formulation science students creating natural products and boosting entrepreneurship
Statement on the passing of Professor Keo Motaung
Engineering Project Day 2025 showcases innovation, research, and industry collaboration
Mandela University staff receive Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence 2025 awards