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Association of Professional Artisans of South Africa, APASA, is a professional artisan body that can serve as a practical ecosystem partner to the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation by linking artisanal capability to South Africa’s National System of Innovation. Its contribution lies in professionalizing artisans, supporting grassroots innovation, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, improving the readiness of artisan-owned enterprises, and expanding participation in innovation among rural, township, youth, women, and disabled practitioners. In this way, APASA helps

Green Gate Youth Organisation is a grassroots, youth-led nonprofit organisation based in Uganda, focused on climate action, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. Founded by Isaal Gideon Paul, the organisation engages young people and women in community-based initiatives such as waste-to-energy projects, climate resilience programs, environmental education, and green livelihoods. Through these activities, Green Gate empowers local communities to adapt to climate change, promotes sustainable practices, and builds youth leadership capacity, contributing to climate justice

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

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

We offer the fastest solutions to unlock or create Company Value and we show and train you HOW to do it. We Specialize in: Consulting - Advisory - Investing - Training. We have developed an unmatched expertise in Developed markets: (UK/Italy/USA/Europe/Australia) and in Emerging markets: (East Europe/Africa/Middle East/Pakistan), with extensive successful experience in Africa. We have particular success in the field of restructuring and expanding businesses and leading increasingly growing operations, with an extensive, successful, international practice gained in many Business Sectors -

Life with Terry is a consulting company that focuses on Wellness, Life coaching,  Business coaching, Education and Business advisory services. 

Our goal is to help  our clients to:

• Create & live a fulfilled life;
• Create effectively & efficiently; and
• Embark on a life changing  journey of Self-discovery, Self-development & Self-healing.

Life with Terry was founded by Teresiah Malatji in 2020 and is a Level 1 B-BBEE and 100% black woman owned company. 

WORK EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

We have more than 15 years of work experience within the areas of  innovation and enterprise

Boss Packaging specializes in medical packaging, offering tailored solutions to the medical industry in South Africa.

Lavendus Group is a service-oriented company founded in 2017 by three members with the goal of developing a first-rate integrated service structure and other business solutions for the entire country and beyond. While we provide a variety of services, our primary focus is on construction, general supplying, producing juice and ice pop, and putting the best management know-how and efficient logistic follow-up to work for you and your company's needs.

The Vuligqondo Smart and Organic Farming Model is a private company with a focus on smart and organic farming technologies. We specialize in hydroponics farming, organic farming, poultry production, egg incubator (chicks production) and solar farming system (renewable energy). We are currently working on developing high-tech irrigation system as an experimental setup for both smart and organic farming systems.