Brief Overview

Chemcay Innovations is a startup initiated by Midlands State University (MSU) to address water treatment chemical shortages in Zimbabwe. The company aims to produce cost-effective water treatment chemicals, such as chlorine and sodium hypochlorite, using a modularized plant that allows for scalable production. The initiative aligns with the National Development Strategy 1, supporting the improvement of water and sanitation by providing locally produced, high-quality water treatment solutions.

Key Milestones and Achievements

• Proof of Concept Completed: Successfully prototyped and tested for power consumption and product quality.
• Pilot-Scale Development: Preparing for pilot-scale runs with modular electrolytic units for onsite water treatment at Holy Cross Dam.
• Strategic Government Alignment: Supporting national industrialization and import substitution efforts.
• Employment Creation: Plans to generate at least 70 jobs within three years.
• Industry Collaboration: Partnership with Verify Engineering for plant design and installations.
• Targeted Market Expansion: Serving municipalities, schools, hospitals, farms, and industrial sectors.
• Thick and Thin bleach products being commercialised at the Industrial Park in a Spin off company.

Ownership
Mr. Andrew Chindedza 

Mr Jadson Chindedza, 

Midlands State University (30%)

Expenditure incurred to Date

Revenue Generated to Date