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AB InBEv is looking for Africa’s top Innovators!

On the 24th of April 2018, AB InBev Africa through its local country markets went live with their very first Africa Sustainability Challenge! They are looking for Africa’s top innovation entrepreneurs to solve our continent, and the world’s Sustainability Challenges. As a global company, they want to continue to brew beer and build brands...

The 10X Accelerator Programme

FNB - proud champions of Entrepreneurship in SA - are sponsoring an elite cohort of fast growth businesses on the 10X Accelerator Program. The 10X Accelerator is an 18-month program to help elite entrepreneurs who’re 10X-ing their business! If you qualify, you’ll receive immeasurably valuable assistance from the 10X Accelerator team, that will put...

The Inventors Garage and Pitching Den competitions

The Inventors Garage and Pitching Den competitions are closing at the end of the month. For entrepreneurs out there that have not entered, now is the time to do so. Finalists will receive market and media exposure, access to investment capital through our Match & Invest platform, a chance to represent Africa at the World Startup...

10X Talent: Hiring A-Players

The #1 make-or-break issue in Scaling Up is building the right team. Building an A-team is easy when you’re a team of 10 or 15. The challenge is doing it as you scale beyond that. The dilemma is you can’t afford hiring mistakes, yet you have to delegate hiring to relatively inexperienced hiring managers! Being involved...

Complete the Real State of Entrepreneurship Survey and Win

Seed Academy is on a mission to mobilize the entrepreneurial ecosystem to give entrepreneurs the support they really need to   build, grow and scale successful, sustainable businesses. In order to do this they need your help! Give a true reflection on the State of Entrepreneurship in S.A.; the challenges you face and support you actually need...

Simodisa Launches Digital Masterclasses for Township Entrepreneurs

In 2018 SiMODiSA will launch a series of Kasi Go Digital (KGD) which will provide a platform for local businesses to advance by utilizing technology. The series aims to equip South African entrepreneurs in the township with digital skills. This will be done in the form of one (1) day workshops where speakers will...

Raizcorp is looking to invest in digital media businesses

Are you an entrepreneur who wants to grow? Who, in fact, needs to grow? Are you prepared to do the work it takes to grow? Do you enjoy challenges and solving problems? Are you driven to achieve your dreams? Are you flexible in how you get there but resolute about getting there? Raizcorp are looking...

Seedstars to launch hub in Cairo

Seedstars, a Swiss-based organisation that supports startups in emerging markets, will opens its first hub in Egypt, Seedspace Cairo on 4 May 2018. The announcement was made in a press release on the 26th April 2018. Seedstars said Seedspace Cairo will have a co-working area, offering a wide range of membership plans, from single-desks areas to...

The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for Innovators

The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel technologies that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy. Remember to register...

Pitch Your Innovative Business Idea!

LaunchLab’s mission is to facilitate valuable connections for start-ups and corporates, as well as other relevant business partners to help those start-ups be successful. The programme helps new concepts and potential businesses validate their concepts with real market players and start their journey towards the maturity required to acquire customers and obtain investment.  The ideal...