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Digital Divas 2025

The Digital Divas Summit is more than a one-day event; it is a curated experience for women ready to build, scale, connect, and redefine their place in business and in the world. If you are exploring what is next, looking for real connection, or stepping into a new version of your career or self...

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Call for Applications: Microsoft SMME Capacity Building Programme (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North-West)

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22 On Sloane in partnership with Microsoft is calling for applications to support businesses in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North-West to digitise and grow.
This 12-month programme is aimed at established SMMEs looking to grow through digital transformation and structured business support.

Participants will benefit from:

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Call for Applications: Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme (Western Cape)

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22 On Sloane, in partnership with African Bank has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme — a 12-month initiative designed to empower 10 high-potential female-owned businesses with the skills, knowledge, and support to thrive.

Throughout the programme, selected businesses will gain:
- One-on-one mentorship & business coaching
- Training in digital transformation, operations, HR, marketing & finance
- Market access & capital opportunities to drive growth

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Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit Richards Bay

ABSA in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is inviting you to the Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit Richards Bay. This event focuses on showcasing the economic impact of township enterprises in regional development. With workshops and networking sessions...

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The CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference

The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites you to the CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference, one of the world’s leading conferences on technological innovation for achieving the Sustainable...

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Start-Up Culture Demo and Investment Day

Start-Up Culture, in partnership with Innovator Trust, invites DFIs, banks, enterprise ecosystem builders, impact investors, and early-stage capital providers to join the Demo & Funding Day. The event will provide investment panels to engage promising local entrepreneurs and grassroots innovators...

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Call for Applications: Raymond Ackerman Academy for Entrepreneurial Development

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The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development Programme (RAA-ED) invites applications from Youth residing in South Africa and the SADC Countries.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

This six-month, full-time Online Programme is offered out of the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), a Faculty of the University of Johannesburg. The Vision of RAA-ED is to inspire and empower young people to become economically active and responsible citizens. 

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Call for Nominations: 2025 South African Women in Science Awards

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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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Smart Sight South Africa

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.

Transforming the innovation landscape in Southern Africa

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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