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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...

Calling Africa’s scale-ups: apply for the MEST Africa Challenge!

For 10 years, MEST has trained aspiring entrepreneurs and invested in exceptional businesses with Pan-African ambitions. These businesses have gone on to enter new markets, with MEST growing alongside them as we’ve learned about the opportunities and challenges they face as they scale. This year, MEST will host their  first Pan-African start-up pitch competition, the...

Call for Mentors and Social Entrepreneurs

As part of our African Regional Social Entrepreneurship Program (SENAP region), Ashoka has just launched the Ashoka Social Investment Accelerator Program to support social entrepreneurs to become investment ready. This six-month program is designed to support social entrepreneurs that are looking to raise investments for the first time. Selected participants will be provided with mentorship...

For second year Cape Town ranked top tech ecosystem by Seedstars Index

Cape Town has again been ranked as the top tech entrepreneurial ecosystem for startups among 71 emerging markets cities by the Seedstars Index (SSI). With a measure of 74.4 (with Silicon Valley at a base of 100) Cape Town is ranked ahead of Santiago, Chile (69.6) in second, Nairobi (68.4) in third and Mexico City...

SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards

The SAB Foundation supports and invests in entrepreneurs and social innovation with a priority in benefitting women and youth, people in rural areas and people with disability. The SAB Foundation is especially keen to create opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs and innovators, who are strongly encouraged to apply. The Social Innovation Award is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/...