Supported ventures

YaAzi

YaAzi (Pty) Ltd

Brands: YaAzi

Flagship product: Satellite-enabled wearable IoT device for remote health monitoring using LoRaWAN and LR-FHSS technology

Founding team: Yolanda Nxumalo

Application: Satellite-enabled IoT Service for Health Applications by enhancing access to precision medicine and personalized healthcare through innovative wearable technology with direct-to-satellite communication.

Sector/Industry: Health Technology / Digital Health

Subsector: Remote Patient Monitoring / IoT / Satellite Communication

Year founded and commenced operations: 2019

Year partnered with TuksNovation: 2024

Description

YaAzi is pioneering a wearable IoT device designed to provide remote patient monitoring for individuals with chronic health conditions, particularly in connectivity-limited or remote areas.

Utilizing LoRaWAN and LR-FHSS technologies combined with direct-to-satellite communication, YaAzi’s solution enables continuous, real-time health monitoring, facilitating precision medicine and improved healthcare delivery.

The product uniquely addresses the challenges of healthcare access inequality by extending personalized care beyond conventional medical facilities, aiming to reduce hospital overcrowding and enhance patient outcomes globally.

Growth Objectives

YaAzi aims to:

  • Scale production and distribution of wearable health devices.
  • Expand partnerships with healthcare providers and digital health companies.
  • Increase market penetration in underserved and remote regions.
  • Promote adoption of precision medicine solutions globally.
  • Develop complementary IoT services for broader health and environmental applications.

These objectives target improving health equity and leveraging technology for global health management transformation.

Differentiation/Value Proposition

YaAzi stands out through:

  • Direct-to-satellite communication ensuring connectivity in remote areas without reliance on internet or cellular networks.
  • Focus on precision medicine with continuous health data monitoring.
  • Energy-efficient LoRa transceiver technology optimized for satellite IoT.
  • Proprietary algorithms enhancing network reliability and power management.
  • Strategic partnerships with healthcare and technology sectors for effective market entry.

This combination positions YaAzi as a unique provider of reliable and accessible remote health monitoring technology.

Business Stage/Phase

YaAzi is currently at the early-stage growth phase, having started testing and prototyping.

  • Completing prototype validation and testing phases.
  • Engaging in pilot programs with clinical and healthcare partners.
  • Preparing for commercialization with certification and regulatory compliance underway.

The company is transitioning from development to market entry, with scalable solutions nearing readiness.

Investment Stage/Phase

YaAzi seeks to transition from piloting to full commercialization.

  • Secure growth capital to scale manufacturing and marketing efforts.
  • Obtain funding to support certification and regulatory approvals.
  • Attract strategic investors to accelerate global expansion.

Investment Raised

YaAzi has raised funding from the following sources so far:

  • Grant funding of R150 000 for research and development.
  • Self-funded initial capital to establish operations and begin development.
  • SANSA NeoFrontiers funding via Tuksnovation.