Cape Town, South Africa: innovation profile

Cape Town is number 367 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 13. It is home to 10 R&D labs, 1 startup and 1 investor in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Startups

• Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines

Investors

• African Infrastructure Investment Managers Proprietary

R&D labs

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