The Nonwovens and Composites research group, located in Port Elizabeth, focuses on research and development in nonwovens, fibre reinforced composites, biocomposites, biopolymers, nanocomposites and nanofibres for a wide range of applications. Through mutually beneficial agreements with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, a sustainable nonwovens and composites industry in Southern Africa is promoted. The research group is involved in various projects with local and international industries for the application of nonwoven and composite materials in aerospace, automotive, rail, marine, building, construction and packaging industries.

The mandate which has been entrusted to the WRC includes: *Promoting co-ordination, co-operation and communication in the area of water research and development *Establishing water research needs and priorities *Stimulating and funding water research according to priority *Promoting effective transfer of information and technology *Enhancing knowledge and capacity-building within the water sector.

DEVXLABS specialises in product development in the digital space, focusing on enterprise software, greenfield products and custom turnkey solutions.

ESSEL was established in 2004 and currently produces over 100 skincare products including retail products and in-salon beauty treatments. ESSEL has 4 skincare brands designed and formulated with various marketing concepts covering the aesthetic market- AXsthet range, anti-aging - DNA EPINEW, normal and problematic skin - DermaPlex and natural concept - Humankind body range. ESSEL distributes its products to beauty salons, beauty spas, aesthetic clinics, doctors with aesthetic practice, and dermatologists.

Ask Afrika is a strategic research partner that applies active intellect and connectivity to provide credible research results and consulting services to their wide range of blue chip clients.

Quantec is a consultancy providing economic and financial data, country intelligence and quantitative analytical software, based in Pretoria, South Africa.