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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: 

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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!

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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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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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KEVININDEED Projects is a registered business engaged in various ventures, including brand printing, sewing and clothing, pig farming, and supply and delivery—hence the name "Projects."

As a youth-driven initiative, KEVININDEED Projects aims to create generational wealth by developing, managing, and scaling diverse projects through innovation, hard work, and critical thinking.