To recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of innovators at North-West University, the Innovators Wall of Fame serve as a prestigious and permanent showcase of individuals honoured at the Vice-Chancellor’s Research and Innovation Excellence Awards. This recognition specifically highlights awardees in categories managed by Technology Transfer and Innovation Support(TTIS), namely Top Inventor and Innovation Impact.
Prof Henning Krieg, Mr Hanno Bijzet, Mr Nico Mans, Mr Heinrich Peters, Ms Shriya Roopa & Mr Derik van der Westhuizen
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 21 November 2025
Award Year: 2025
Prof Anné Verhoef & Dr Mariette Fourie
Category: Innovation Impact
Date Awarded: 21 November 2022
Award Year: 2025
Prof Byron Bunt
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 21 November 2024
Award Year: 2024
Dr Lance Bunt
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 21 November 2024
Award Year: 2024
Dr Erica Derbyshire
Category: Innovation Impact
Date Awarded: 21 November 2024
Award Year: 2024
Prof Dmitri Bessarabov
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 23 November 2023
Award Year: 2023
Prof Faan du Preez
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 23 November 2023
Award Year: 2023
Prof Petro Erasmus
Category: Innovation Impact
Date Awarded: 23 November 2023
Award Year: 2023
Prof Leenta Grobler
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 24 November 2022
Award Year: 2022
Dr Henri Marais
Category: Top Inventor
Date Awarded: 24 November 2022
Award Year: 2022
Prof Dmitri Bessarabov
Category: Innovation Impact
Date Awarded: 24 November 2022
Award Year: 2022