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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWISA). The awards recognise and reward excellence by women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women.

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The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce 2025 edition of the Mpumalanga (MPU) Bambelela Business Awards, a prestigious event that honours the extraordinary contributions of local entrepreneurs in Mpumalanga region. These awards not only spotlight the transformative impact of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in communities but also celebrate their crucial role in job creation across the region.

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We facilitate seamless communication between deaf individuals and hearing individuals through our innovative smart glasses. Our custom-built software translates spoken language into text in real time, displaying the information directly on the lens of the glasses for the wearer.

The smart glasses also feature an integrated camera, enabling real-time facial recognition to enhance security. Additionally, our technology supports license plate recognition, making us the first company in Africa to offer this advanced capability.

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South Africa will host the Y20 Summit 2025 as part of its historic G20 Presidency, bringing together youth leaders from across the world to influence global policy. The Y20 Summit will focus on five key themes that align with South Africa’s G20 agenda and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

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In partnership with Tuksnovation, Standard Bank of South Africa seeks to unearth viable FinTech startups that aim to contribute to the transformation of the South African Financial Services sector.

The Standard Bank-Tuksnovation Innovation Challenge 2025 invites all eligible entrepreneurs to submit applications for the opportunity to be one of 10 startups to undergo a 6-month intensive incubation with Tuksnovation in their 2025 intake.

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ABSA in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is inviting you to the Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, a premier gathering focused on Empowering Township Economies in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Landscape. 

This summit will bring together...

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The rapid advancements in technology are transforming the global economic landscape, and South Africa is poised to lead this transformation. However, to truly unlock Gauteng’s innovation potential, it is essential to tackle the challenges hindering growth, such as digital skills gaps, infrastructure...

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Innovation is the backbone of economic growth and social progress, and the Innovation Bridge Portal has positioned itself as a transformative force in the Southern African innovation ecosystem. This ground-breaking digital platform, launched under the auspices of the South African Department of...

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The Youth in Business South Africa calls for applications for the 2025 Youth in Business Awards, to honour young entrepreneurs who have contributed to the growth of the technology industry.

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The Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator is inviting small businesses in Durban to apply for their Incubation Programme.

The 12 months programme is aimed at developing attractive business concepts, establishing strong and sustainable organisations, maintaining profitable operations, building lasting customer relationships, and accessing market opportunities.

Interested SMMEs must have the following documents:

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