Cooperation has always been a complimenting factor to innovation. People and ideas feed off of one another, allowing innovation to take place on a shorter timescale. The perfect combination might exist between SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) and start-ups.

Why SMEs and Start-Ups...

Deep tech, also known as hard technology, is defined as being a start-up that has the goal of providing technological solutions to scientific and/or engineering obstacles and problems. In the long term, deep tech start-ups tend to aim toward being a corporation themselves; however, in order to...

Open innovation refers to the business model that encourages collaboration and cooperation with individuals outside of a company, as well as other companies and organisations. This concept has become increasingly popular, as the results of this approach have been more effective than those achieved...

Who we are

Abaguquli means Transformers, translated from Zulu. It Is also our philosophy. We aim to transform lives through education and innovation. We are a Black, Women-owned level 1 BBBEE registered non-profit company and nonprofit organisation dedicated and passionate about transformation.

Our Objective

To prepare youth for the fourth industrial revolution through training, information and access to opportunities.

Our Mission

To empower youth with skills to become financially independent and do freelancing, start co-operatives or their own business. Abaguquli offers a range of

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