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The Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2024 will serve as a public platform for the biggest gathering of the science community in South Africa. The SFSA 2024 will provide a vibrant, provocative and stimulating programme, including parallel sessions and talks, with the primary aim to ignite conversations about science – innovation and science for humanity. It will bring together a diverse range of speakers and participants, including scientists, policy-makers, industry, science communicators, students as well as civil society.

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An opportunity for women entrepreneurs in South Africa. Through the SheTradesZA platform, selected women-owned businesses and corporations will benefit from a wide range of opportunities to expand their businesses and broadly advance women's economic empowerment.

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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...

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the Department of Science & Innovation (DSI) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland will be hosting the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2024 Showcase to...

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It is well known that many beneficial microbiological processes, especially bacterial processes, take place naturally and each different process involves the activity of different species/genera of bacteria. The speed of catalysis in the relevant bacteria is, however, also dependent on prevailing...

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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.

In the heart of South Africa, amidst the vibrant energy of Women's Month, a remarkable woman named Dr Zikhona Tywabi-Ngeva is part of an innovative research project aimed at addressing critical environmental challenges, particularly in water-scarce regions like Nelson Mandela Bay. 

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The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is an 18-month programme designed to empower entrepreneurs from all business sectors to build successful and sustainable businesses.

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Universities South Africa in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, through the University Capacity Development Programme will be hosting its 6th Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Programme (EDHE), Studentpreneurs Indaba, hosted by the University of the...

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Pre-incubation is a stage in the entrepreneurial support process that happens before formal business incubation. The in-person program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, guidance and support to develop their business ideas and validate their concepts.

The goal of the Namakwa Digital Hub (NDH) pre-incubation is to prepare ventures for successful entry into the NDH Accelerator or Technology Business Incubator, where they can further develop and grow their businesses with more comprehensive support and resources.

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