National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO) is the implementing office of the Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research & Development Act (IPR Act ) in South Africa. NIPMO aims to ensure that recipients of funding from a government funding agency assess, record and report on the benefit to society of IP emanating from publicly financed R&D. Recipients must protect IP emanating from publicly financed R&D from appropriation and ensure that it is available to the people of South Africa. A recipient must identify commercialisation opportunities for IP emanating from

Join the exciting webinar on Intellectual Property Finance - Intellectual Property Collateralized Debt Obligations! Hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) Technology and Innovation Support Centers (eTISC), a social platform which provides a secure space for the Technology...

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Following the success of our Saturday math classes, we have decided to establish our own company dedicated to addressing the educational needs in our community. Many parents have expressed a strong demand for extra classes, as students often struggle to grasp concepts in a fast-paced school environment where the focus can be more on paperwork than on understanding.

Our mission is to ensure that every child has the time and support they need to master each topic, regardless of their learning pace. As a private organization, we prioritize individualized attention and comprehension over rote

Putting African Tech on the Global Stage

Africa Tech Festival provides a 360 view of how tech and strategy evolution is reshaping Africa’s diverse industry sectors - from telecoms, financial services, healthcare, government, SME and start-ups, retail, manufacture and beyond.

Expect world-class...

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You are a digital changemaker, entrepreneur, SME, policymaker or ecosystem builder with an innovative start-up or project? Submit your project or initiative to Global Innovation Forum (GIF) pitch competition!

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AI Expo Africa 2024 will be an IN-Person ONLY event. Engage in a four-track speaking programme, watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of smart tech solutions in Business & Government TODAY.  Discuss your deployment challenges, hear about latest best...

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The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) is proud to host the inaugural Township Economy Awards 2024 in Tembisa, City of Ekurhuleni! This national award ceremony will honour innovative entrepreneurs eKasi who have made a significant impact within their communities, showcasing their resilience...

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Applications are now open for the 2025 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact.

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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) to participate in a survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather comprehensive information from SMMEs regarding their registration experience with the CIPC and their ongoing challenges and needs. This survey is not for intermediaries or service providers assisting business owners with CIPC services. 

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Join the 10th edition of the Blockchain Africa Conference, hosted by Bitcoin Events. This highly anticipated event will take place as an in-person experience at the CSIR International Convention Centre, on 20 November 2024, in Tshwane, South Africa.

Since its inaugural edition in 2015, the Blockchain...

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