Networking and Associations

Autonomous Innovations Pty Ltd is a South African-based company located in Kempton Park, specializing in cutting-edge industrial automation solutions. With core expertise in PLC, SCADA, and HMI software development, the company serves a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, manufacturing, food & beverage, and water treatment.

Autonomous Innovations offers advanced capabilities such as real-time data historization, automated reporting, and seamless system integration. The company holds multiple certifications from industry leaders like Schneider Electric, Siemens, AVEVA, and others

Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise

Introduction

At Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise, we are committed to empowering women, persons with disabilities, youth, and rural communities by providing specialized training in wheelchair repair, maintenance, servicing, and refurbishment. Our mission is to improve mobility access while fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency among marginalized groups.

The Problem:

• Millions of people with disabilities lack access to affordable and reliable wheelchair repair services, limiting their mobility and independence.
• In rural and underserved areas, the shortage of trained

DigitizMe Foundation is a South African non-profit organisation committed to promoting digital literacy and bridging the gap between private and public education.

Our Vision is to ensure every student and community member has the digital skills needed to thrive in the modern world.

What We Do is to empower the youth with access to digital resources. Build connections between local communities and the global digital economy. Facilitate digital transformation initiatives in schools and community centres.

Can you imagine a school environment that provides the following for: 

Students:

• Students

• Consulting Services
• Coaching - business/ Leadership/ Executive
• Facilitation
• Training
• SME development
• Financial Literacy
• Wellness
• Organizational Change and Effectiveness

mentorDay is a private and independent NGO, made up of over 1,000 volunteer mentors who provide support to entrepreneurs, helping them grow and create jobs. 

We are a business accelerator that supports entrepreneurs from around the world through an extensive network of volunteer mentors in more than 40 countries, with a
special focus on Europe and Latin America. With more than 30 years of experience, mentorDay has been a pioneer in online acceleration programs, being one of the first worldwide and the first impact accelerator in Spain.

Throughout our history, we have helped over 1,900 businesses

Startup Huddle builds local startup communities while crowd-sourcing advice and support, one entrepreneur at a time. Run by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), it consists of monthly, if not weekly, gatherings of local community and business leaders, founders, government and investors. Fueled by a hyper-localized 'Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise' (SME) directory, the GEN Sandton Startup Huddle is devoted to nurturing a thriving Afro-Politan startup environment by acting as a vehicle for the dissemination of public and private sector information and socioeconomic initiatives.

The focus

We specialize in horticulture and organic agro-processing, focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly manufacturing practices. Our key products and services include:

• Hydroponic Animal Feed Production: High-quality, sustainable feed solutions to enhance animal nutrition.
• Animal Production: Organic and sustainable animal farming practices.
• Biogas Production: Renewable energy solutions through the conversion of organic waste into biogas.
• Waste Management Solutions: Innovative and eco-friendly waste management systems for agricultural and industrial applications.

Zuke is a platform designed to empower young African entrepreneurs by transforming their side hustles into sustainable businesses. We provide a comprehensive ecosystem that combines a marketplace, business development, and essential support services, with the ultimate goal of creating more job creators than job seekers.

Key Features:

• Marketplace: A dynamic platform where entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their products or services. We integrate business development, branding, marketing, and more, making it easier for side hustles to go from niche to mainstream-friendly.
• Community Building: We

Mashauri is an online entrepreneurial education platform designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to succeed in the business world. By offering accessible courses, mentorship, and resources, Mashauri aims to support individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. The platform focuses on providing practical and actionable insights, from business ideation and planning to marketing, finance, and scaling, helping learners turn their ideas into successful ventures.

Setup A Startup, founded by McKevin Ayaba, is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering and developing the startup and innovation ecosystem across Africa. The company positions itself at the intersection of corporate strength and startup agility, aiming to be the connective tissue that binds together these dynamic worlds through open innovation.

Key Initiatives:

1. Founders University: Founders University is a flagship initiative of Setup A Startup, designed to provide comprehensive education and training for startup founders. This program offers a curriculum tailored to the unique