Mentors
- Dr. Chigondo
- Prof. Shumba
Paz Paints focuses on delivering high-quality, eco-friendly, and affordable water-based paints for local and regional market. With a strong emphasis on durability, safety, and affordability, Paz Paints caters to the needs of homeowners, institutions, and construction professionals. The project leverages chemical technology expertise to optimize paint formulation and reduce production costs, setting the foundation for scalable growth.
Paz Paints products are developed using water-based emulsion technology, incorporating durable binders, pigments, and eco-friendly additives. The paints are designed to be quick-drying, easy to apply, and adaptable to Zimbabwe’s environmental conditions. Future R&D efforts include alkyd resin synthesis for oil-based product lines.
Key milestones
- Innovation now has a minimal viable product
- Awaiting product test on some university buildings