Events

The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites you to the CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference, one of the world’s leading conferences on technological innovation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Registration is free. 

At the CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference, you will:

• Explore innovative technological solutions addressing urgent sustainability challenges
• Discover bold ideas and impactful innovations from global thought leaders
• Connect with experts, policymakers, industry leaders and

Start-Up Culture, in partnership with Innovator Trust, invites DFIs, banks, enterprise ecosystem builders, impact investors, and early-stage capital providers to join the Demo & Funding Day. The event will provide investment panels to engage promising local entrepreneurs and grassroots innovators seeking capital to scale.

Join the event for dynamic conversations and play a pivotal role in unlocking funding for high-potential ventures.

Time: 10:00 to 15:00

Funders must RSVP on or before Tuesday, 13 May 2025 via email here
 

The Open Letter in partnership with Stitch, Lula and the Innovation City invites you to the Scaling Fintech in South Africa event with an opportunity to hear from two of South Africa’s most respected fintech entrepreneurs: Trevor Gosling (Co-Founder & CEO of Lula) and Kiaan Pillay (Co-Founder & CEO of Stitch). Over R3 billion in funding has been raised between them, and game-changing financial products are being built — tackling one of SA’s biggest economic challenges: access.

Their stories will be shared in an in-person panel discussion, where lessons learned, key milestones, and hard-won

The SME South Africa will be hosting its first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit that will allow entrepreneurs, business owners to gain insights into becoming bankable businesses, master the art of pitching, improve their funding literacy and get their business fully compliant on the spot. Connect with top investors and discover the funding solutions to take your business to the next level. 

Whether you are an established business looking to scale, an entrepreneur validating your business model, or seeking funds for working capital and purchase orders, this summit is designed for you.

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