Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in collaboration with Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), and Walter Sisulu University (WSU) will be hosting the International Conference on Business Innovation and Incubation. 

The collaborative conference marks a significant milestone in the universities’...

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After a seven-year hiatus, the Suits & Sneakers Main Event is finally making its return. 

The event will be divided into two segments with the first starting at around 12h30 during the day and will be focused entirely on business content. There will then be a break for networking, followed by the...

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The Department of Science and Innovation, through the National Intellectual Property Management Office (NIPMO), in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property, invites SMME owners, innovators and intellectual property enthusiasts...

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The Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) is proud to host the inaugural Township Economy Awards 2024! This national award ceremony will honour innovative entrepreneurs eKasi who have made a significant impact within their communities, showcasing their resilience, creativity and commitment to economic growth. 

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The proposed agribusiness venture will focus on the cultivation, processing, packaging, storage, and sale of natural medicines, essential oils, and seed oils. By capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative medicine and nutritional foods, the business will offer a diverse range of products made from locally sourced plants and herbs. This initiative aims to meet market demand while creating employment opportunities for local harvesters and farm workers.

Top Seven Local Innovators Make it to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2024

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency, the University of the Witwatersrand’s (Wits') Tshimologong Digital Innovation...

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Assisting local Entrepreneurs and Small to Medium Enterprises with commercialization funding, the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) fund offers capital and business support to SMMEs during the early stages of commercialization with particular emphasis on Township and Rural Entrepreneurs.

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Bertha Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Douglas Knowledge Partners, in partnership with The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, are thrilled to announce the Fourth Annual Youth Innovation Prize.

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ApexPharma Global Solutions is a leader in pharmaceutical and cosmetic innovation, dedicated to manufacturing high-quality medicinal and cosmetic products. Our state-of-the-art facilities ensure the precision and excellence of our diverse range of vitamins, drugs, generics, and advanced cosmetic formulations. With a robust focus on research and development, we continually push the boundaries of science to develop groundbreaking solutions. Our commitment to product optimization and stringent regulatory compliance guarantees the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and reliability. Apex Pharma

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Local community members are invited to submit ESD funding proposals for supply categories

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