Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct with financial support from J.P. Morgan, have launched Ya Basadi, a 4IR programme targeted at primarily female-owned businesses, which are already trading and have a clear understanding of how tech can scale their businesses. The programme is also aimed at underserved female entrepreneurs from low-income backgrounds. Tshimologong will facilitate the programme and...
702 and Ninety One, previously Investec Asset Management, understand that the Covid-19 pandemic and recent lockdown has meant that the small businesses that rely on cash flow to stay afloat desperately need a lifeline. They also realise the need to show support for entrepreneurs, who are under massive pressure due to the lockdown but...
The Injini Cohort 3 programme will launch in May 2019. For this, 8 start-ups from across Africa will join the programme for 4 months during which we will deliver workshops, mentoring and networking as well as technology, research and dedicated support from the Injini team. As part of this revised programme, each start-up will...
Your first year in business could be the best or hardest of your life – likely both. You can roll with the punches better if you're prepared for these scenarios and factors. You've finally taken the plunge and opened that little store you always wanted. Perhaps you've even planned for this moment for years, but...
What if we told you that there’s a new local app out there which operates much like any other call-a-cab system except you share your ride with others. What if this app could save you more money every day? We’re talking about a ride-sharing app that links to other fellow travellers so that you can share the...
Are you running a data science or artificial intelligence (AI) startup and are looking for funding? Unicef, through its Innovation Fund, is looking to make up to $90 000 in zero-equity investments in data science, machine learning and AI solutions that have the potential to benefit humanity. Tech startups with AI or data solutions stand to...
Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa program starting late March 2019 and are looking for early and seed stage startups using technology to solve Africa's biggest challenges. Startups can apply using this link: Launchpad Accelerator Africa Application. Applications close midnight Sunday January 13th, 2019. ')}
It is widely known that startups and scale-ups create the vast majority of jobs in the formal economy, providing, on average, 66% of jobs worldwide and the greatest share of jobs in low-income countries like South Africa. Giving thanks to early stage business’ outstanding capacity to increase productivity through innovation, these SME enterprises are...
Cape Town-based incubator and accelerator French South African Tech Labs (FSAT Labs) has opened calls for applications to its third class of entrepreneurs, with applications set to close on November 8th 2018. The programme aims to help the selected entrepreneurs turn their ideas into minimum viable products and ultimately sustainable businesses. FSAT Labs particularly focuses...
The competition promotes entrepreneurial initiatives managed by women and/or men, tackling the challenges of women’s inclusion and gender inequalities – whether social, economic, cultural or political – and leveraging digital innovation for their development. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Any innovative Entrepreneurial Initiative demonstrating the existence of a legal form and having a proven activity on the African continent ...
