Overview of your opportunity

The City of Johannesburg has developed a Smart City Strategy, SCIIP, and an Innovation Framework aimed at modernising service delivery methods. This framework encourages both employees and citizens to innovate, thereby accelerating service delivery. It offers guidance on the approach, methodology, and strategic direction necessary for creating an environment conducive to co-producing innovative, impactful solutions that are effective, visible, and sustainable. 

The purpose of the Innovation Challenge is to: 

Closing date
Overview of your opportunity

Are you a young South African entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level? Got an innovative product or service that could shake up the market? Looking to scale, grow your impact, and create job opportunities for fellow youth? If your business is all about making a positive difference and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this is your chance!

Closing date

With a remarkable 30-year entrepreneurial journey, Charlie Monson, famously known as "The Global Connector," has honed the art of connecting exceptional business individuals and companies, earning his reputation as "The Godfather of Networking." His extensive expertise spans across various industries, including engineering, education, textile and apparel, retail and wholesale sales, and beyond.

Professional Background

Global Networking Expert:

Charlie Monson has spent over a quarter of a century cultivating a vast global network of successful individuals and companies. His unique ability to

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...

Event start date
Event end date

We provide comprehensive services in accounting, taxation, and payroll management. Our expertise also extends to business consulting and professional training, ensuring businesses receive the support they need for sustainable growth and compliance. 

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...

Event start date
Event end date
Overview of your opportunity

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!

Closing date

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...

Event start date
Event end date

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...

Event start date
Event end date