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At the Innovation Bridge Portal, we strive to uplift entrepreneurs and increase economic growth as well as employment in Africa. Part of this effort is taking place in our Corporate Innovation Challenge and we made quite a lot of progress in the year 2021. The year included an educational webinar

There is a large entrepreneurial gender disparity in South Africa. A recent survey shows that the average total early-stage entrepreneurial activity (TEA) female/male gender ratio is 0.70. Further statistics show that only 9% of women are involved in the early stages of entrepreneurial pursuit

This Women's Month, we shine a light on Miss Nomahlubi Nompunga, the visionary leader behind Foi Science, a South African company pioneering sustainable beauty through biopolymer technology. Driven by Change Nomahlubi's passion for sustainability and community empowerment created the spark for Foi

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. The area