About us
TQ Innovations is a 100% black-owned Johannesburg technology company founded in 2026 by three engineers. We help businesses and public-sector organisations put artificial intelligence, cloud and data to work — designing, building and integrating solutions that solve real problems and deliver measurable results.
We combine deep engineering skill with a practical, partnership-led approach. From the first workshop to long-term support, our founders stay hands-on and accountable for the outcome.
Our purpose
To help organisations work smarter by designing, building and integrating intelligent digital solutions that deliver measurable value.
To be Africa's most trusted partner for practical, responsible and high-impact technology.
What we stand for
We look for better ways, not just familiar ones.
Honest about what works, what it costs and how long it takes.
High engineering and delivery standards, every time.
Your goals shape every decision we make.
One team with yours, sharing knowledge along the way.
Why TQ Innovations
Founders with hands-on experience from the global cloud and automotive industries, and in applied AI research.
A Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% black-owned South African team that understands local markets, regulation and POPIA.
Strategy to support under one roof — one partner, one point of accountability.
Short cycles, regular demos and honest reporting.
Enterprise-grade work at competitive, rand-based pricing.
Our founders
Our three co-founders and directors bring experience from the global cloud and automotive industries and from AI research — and stay hands-on in every engagement.
Co-founder & Director · Cloud & Software
Klaas is a software engineer with experience from the global cloud computing industry. He leads our cloud and software engineering practice, bringing hands-on expertise in building secure, scalable cloud-native systems.
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Co-founder & Director · Data Science & AI
Koena is a data science and AI strategist and NLP research engineer. He brings academic leadership experience in higher education, is an award-winning leader and an IEEE member, and leads our AI strategy and innovation.
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Co-founder & Director · Systems, AI & DevOps
Cecil is a software engineer with enterprise-scale experience from the automotive industry, and an AI and DevOps researcher. He leads our systems development and integration work, delivering robust, well-integrated business systems.
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