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Mgazi IT

Mgazi IT (Pty) Ltd

Brands: Mgazi IT, Vikela Smart Solution – FireApp

Flagship product: IoT device for fire prevention linked to a dashboard for emergency responders

Founding team: Phumlani Xolani Ntshangase

Application: Smart fire detection and early warning system for residential and small business environments.

Sector/Industry: Energy, ICT and Natural Resources (mining, green tech, waste re-use)

Subsector: Fire safety, smart home technology, emergency response systems.

Year founded and commenced operations: 2023

Year partnered with TuksNovation: 2024

Email address:  info@mgazi-it.co.za

LinkedIn: Mgazi IT

Description

Mgazi IT is developing an IoT device for fire prevention that connects to a dashboard for emergency responders.

The goal is to provide cost-effective smart fire solutions to communities, particularly in less disadvantaged areas, to prevent property loss due to avoidable fires.

The company aims to differentiate itself through human-centered design and the use of the latest 4IR technologies.

Growth Objectives

Achieve a viable MVP for market entry, form partnerships with cloud service providers (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud), and a technical partner, and export the product to increase taxation revenue.

Differentiation/Value Proposition

Human-centered design with customer input, use of the latest 4IR technologies, unique technical architecture for seamless system integration, and robust security features for IoT devices and dashboards.

Business Stage/Phase

The company is in the MVP completion and early commercialization phase:

  • TRL 6: Integrated prototype verified in relevant environment
  • IoT device and dashboard integration completed
  • Four companies engaged for beta testing

Investment Stage/Phase

Mgazi IT is seeking follow-on investment to scale and commercialize:

  • Funding sought for production, feature enhancements, and market expansion.
  • Exploring partnerships with cloud providers and IoT vendors.
  • Preparing for industrial and smart city applications.

Investment Raised

Mgazi IT has raised funding from the following sources so far:

  • Seed Fund grant from the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) – R350,000.
  • Founder contribution.