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Our country is filled with remarkable people and remarkable ideas. At the Department of Science and Innovation, we help businesses turn ideas into action by enabling local health innovation to grow our health industry while meeting the needs of society.

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The ChIPs SA Leadership Team, a nonprofit professional organisation that advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy invites you to join their exclusive morning workshop on Women in Technology and Data, in Support of the Intellectual Property (IP) Value Chain. WHY ATTEND? EXPLORE the
Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is convening key players in the African entrepreneurial ecosystem to engage in impactful dialogue around the theme Future For All: Collaborate For Growth. Solve Inequity. Act on Climate . The event will comprise two days of keynotes, panel
The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of innovators who dream big and launch startups that brings ideas to life. This year will mark the 17th year of celebrating the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week which attracts over 40 million people in 200 countries with 20

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The Innovation Bridge Portal is an initiative of the South African National Departments of Science & Innovation (DSI), and Small Business Development (DSBD). The initiative is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and its content does not necessarily reflect the views of the EU.

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