Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is a large public university of technology in Cape Town, South Africa, with more than 35,000 students across five campuses and a strongly applied, socially engaged character. Its research and innovation portfolio connects researchers with government, industry, businesses, and international partners, while technology stations, research chairs, and partnership offices help move knowledge toward practical use. A dedicated Technology Transfer Office supports intellectual-property protection, licensing, business partnerships, commercialization, and spin-off formation. Research support draws on competitive funding from the National Research Foundation, Department of Higher Education and Training, Department of Science and Innovation, and South African Medical Research Council.