About

Business-to-business Solutions

Light Bulb Research (founded in 2012) is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and delivers artificial intelligence / machine learning based solutions.

Data ROI Focus

You know that your data is valuable, but how do you get the most out of it? Light Bulb Research can help you to develop a data strategy that will deliver a return on your investment. Whether you want to extract the gold nuggets from your data, or interact with your data in new ways, we can help you to get the most out of your data. We have experience in a broad range of machine learning solutions, from tackling unsupervised learning problems like clustering and using supervised learning for predictions, to employing deep learning techniques including computer vision and natural language processing. We can help you to navigate the Generative AI landscape and develop a solution that will work for you.

Clients

Naspers

Naspers is a South African multinational media and internet group that operates in over 130 countries. It is one of the largest companies on the JSE by market capitalization, and is a constituent of the FTSE/JSE Africa Top 40 index.

Shoprite

Shoprite is a South African retail chain that operates a network of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and other stores throughout the country. It is the largest grocery retailer in South Africa, with over 2,800 stores in 15 countries on the African continent.

University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is the oldest university in South Africa, having been founded in 1829 as the South African College. UCT is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Africa and is a member of the Association of African Universities.

National Research Foundation

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a statutory body established by the South African government to support and promote research and innovation in the country. The NRF's mandate is to fund and support research that addresses the development needs of South Africa and the continent, and that has the potential to contribute to the country's economic and social development.