ReSurfify Advances to the 2026 Hult Prize South Africa National Competition
ReSurfify is headed to the 2026 Hult Prize South Africa National Competition, taking place at Workshop17, Waterfront, Cape Town on March 27–28, 2026.
ReSurfify is thrilled to announce that we are officially heading to the 2026 Hult Prize South Africa National Competition! This is a significant milestone in our journey to bring sustainable biosurfactants to market and demonstrate the commercial potential of science-driven climate solutions.
About the Hult Prize
The Hult Prize is one of the world's largest student and startup competitions, challenging ventures to develop innovative solutions to the world's most pressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. The South Africa National Competition brings together the most promising startups from across the country to compete for a place on the global stage.
ReSurfify's Journey to Nationals
ReSurfify produces high-performance, sustainable biosurfactants from low-value by-products derived from the canola oil refining industry. Our technology transforms waste streams into valuable surface-active molecules that replace toxic synthetic surfactants in cosmetics, cleaning products, and industrial applications.
Advancing to the National Competition is a testament to the strength of our technology and the growing recognition of biosurfactants as a critical solution for the transition away from petrochemical-derived chemicals.
The Event
- Where: Workshop17, Waterfront, Cape Town
- When: March 27–28, 2026
The competition is proudly brought to you by Change The World, and will feature presentations to a panel of judges, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities with investors, industry leaders, and fellow innovators.
What This Means for ReSurfify
Competing at the national level opens doors to invaluable mentorship, visibility, and potential funding that will accelerate our path to commercialisation. We are committed to demonstrating that sustainable biosurfactants are not just an environmental imperative — they are a compelling business opportunity.
We are grateful for the continued support of our partners, advisors, and community as we take this exciting step forward.