Resources

In this edition of Pioneers, we celebrate the leaders, the innovators and the trailblazers in the health tech industry operating in Cape Town and the Western Cape. From world-class digital health companies to businesses delivering cutting-edge medical devices, we...

South Africa’s pharmaceutical and medical device sectors are the largest and most advanced in sub-Saharan Africa. Pharmaceutical and medical device sales have more than doubled in the last 10 years to a value of US$3,32bn and US$1,32bn in 2019. South Africa is the...

The introduction of the licensing framework for the cultivation and manufacturing of medicinal cannabis opens new investment opportunities in South Africa. The Western Cape region, in particular, has already attracted significant investor interest-based not only upon...

What makes Cape Town and the Western Cape the health tech capital of Africa?   What features does the region offer scientists, researchers and medical practitioners who are focused on health technology? Hear from leaders and experts in the field about why they...

What capabilities do health tech innovators need to succeed in the future of health?   Introduction Health tech innovators face a crowded market that is getting more challenging every year as technologies changes every time, while investment in this space...

The importance of public, private and academia (PPA) collaboration in the health sector: A case study of the Western Cape.   Introduction  To face the global health challenges, a collaboration between stakeholders from the healthcare industry, academia, government,...

The Western Cape Trade and FDI Flows on Health Technology   Executive Summary This destination fact sheet provides key trade and investment-related statistics for the Western Cape. Specifically, it shows an analysis of top markets and products concerning the...

What is the economic impact of emerging heath technologies in the healthcare system?   Introduction As the year 2020 comes to an end, and the start of a new decade begins, emerging developments in the technology field are predicted to make an enormous impact in...

Why should I join an association? By joining an association, your membership gives you access to tools, resources and networks that can further build your career and business. No matter what stage you are at in your career. Here are some membership opportunities...

VIDEO:  Cape Town and the Western Cape is open for a world of opportunities.