About Us

North-West University Enterprises

North-West University Enterprises (CEO Mr. Duncan Raftesuth) is the commercialisation and innovation arm of North-West University in South Africa, responsible for translating the university's research expertise, academic capabilities, and intellectual property into practical, market-oriented solutions.

It manages contract research, advisory services, innovation support, and strategic partnerships with industry, government, and community stakeholders. By creating a bridge between academia and real-world application, NWU Enterprises promotes entrepreneurship, supports technology transfer, and facilitates revenue-generating initiatives that contribute to the university's long-term sustainability.

Its portfolio spans diverse sectors—including health sciences, agriculture, education, engineering, and social innovation—positioning NWU as a nationally significant contributor to knowledge-based economic development.

Uniservices Leadership

Extraordinary Professor Graham Hukins is the CEO of Uniservices. He is a South African academic and healthcare strategist, who has worked internationally, and is recognised for his contributions to strengthening primary healthcare systems, clinical governance, and benefit design within the medical funding sector.

His work spans interdisciplinary collaboration, applied research, and the development of innovative models that integrate medical ethics, legislation, and cost-efficient care delivery. Professor Hukins has played a leading role in initiatives that link academic institutions with healthcare providers to improve outcomes for chronic conditions, promote evidence-based decision-making, and enhance trustee and case-manager capability across health systems.

He continues to contribute to thought leadership, programme design, and strategic advisory work aimed at improving equitable access to quality healthcare.