GEC+Africa, a regional extension of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, is a gathering of founders and leaders from more than 43 African nations committed to advancing entrepreneurial activity throughout their own countries. GEC+Africa will include international thought leaders and practitioners...

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The WIPO Global Awards competition invites applications from SMEs and startups, from all business sectors, that use intellectual property (IP) to drive enterpri

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SMME's are invited to submit applications to be assisted with equipment, tools, raw materials or stock up to R250 000 each. 

Requirements

 1. Micro Enterprise’s Business Case / Funding Proposal;

2. Proof of registration with SARS (i.e. Tax clearance certificate if applicable);

3. FICA documents for the Micro Enterprise and members/directors (e.g., Municipal accounts, letter from traditional authority);

4. CIPC Registration Documents (e.g., CR-10 and Constitution);

Duana is a technology company that is focused on improving education and health through innovation. Duana is committed to developing solutions that will improve the lives of people around the world.

Our company was founded in 2022 with the mission of bringing positive change to South Africa through technology. We have developed several products and services that are making a difference in the education and health sectors. Our products are suitable to be used by organizations such as schools, hospitals, and the Government.

Leano Multimedia is an AI digital marketing agency with a passion to seize the potential that the African continent has to offer. We aim to deliver exceptional services and products to our clients, helping their brand grow and strengthen with the integration of artificial intelligence 

We are creating a new approach to funding early-stage entrepreneurs, using a remote, data-driven, and largely automated investment selection process. Our solution measures entrepreneurial potential through a series of tests that evaluate skills & behaviours correlated with entrepreneurial success. We conduct our evaluation and due diligence remotely then invest in successful applicants through a standardized revenue-sharing model. 

We invest in early-stage impact-driven technology solutions across African markets. Focused on accelerating prosperity on the continent, we are sector-agnostic in our approach to investing in visionaries challenging the status quo.

Octerra Capital interests;

  • Company is an early-stage African startup.
  • Solutions are Africa-focused.
  • Launched your startup or have initial traction (i.e. money, users, etc.).
  • A high-growth technology or tech-enabled business.
  • Company is creating socio-economic impact.
  • A strong and diverse founding team.

Join the SBI Webinar with the CEO of Google South Africa, Dr Alistair Mokoena, speaking on the topic  "Artificial Intelligence and Small Businesses: threats and opportunities".

 

Event Details 

Thursday, 22 February 2024 from 10:00 - 12:00

Click here to register for the webinar.
 

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Helios, founded in 2004, focuses on private investment in Africa, raising three private equity funds and taking over the Modern Africa Fund in 2004. With world-class investment skills, deep portfolio operations capability, and diverse local and global networks, Helios contributes to regional development by building profitable, value-creating, and socially responsible private enterprises. Investing capital in African businesses increases opportunity and advances economic well-being, making domestic prospects increasingly attractive. The multiplier effect of creating economic opportunity within

Flat6Labs is the MENA region's leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region.