# Two studentpreneurs from Nelson Mandela University have been named among the top 20 finalists in the prestigious Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Absa Innovation Challenge 2025. Ayabulela Binase developed the NanoLAMP Diagnostic Field Kit, designed for early detection of viral pathogens that affect common bean crops in South Africa. Jazmyn Du Preez is the founder of Fin Align, a mobile-first financial app designed specifically for South Africans. The national finals are set to take place on 25 November in Gauteng.
Two NMU students among the top 20 finalists in the national innovation challenge