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We’re partnering once again with Africa Tech Festival 2024! With less than two weeks to go, we’re gearing up for an exciting event that’s dedicated to putting African tech on the global stage. This November, we’ll be joining Africa’s largest and most influential tech gathering, where innovation meets opportunity and industry leaders converge to shape the future.   Expect four days of empowering discussions, inspiring insights, and networking opportunities. This year’s lineup includes over 400 industry thought-leaders, all ready to share their expertise on what’s next in tech. If you want a look back, check out last year’s festival highlights on our blog for an inside scoop on what to expect: https://lnkd.in/djuRaaGw   As part of our community, you receive a 15% discount on your ticket. Click here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d5Wn8kDa Stay tuned for more details on the inspiring speakers from UVU Africa coming next week! #UVUAfrica #AfricaTechFestival #ATF2024 #Innovation #Tech

The highly-anticipated GSA Africa Finale will take place on the evening of 19 November at the Unique Summit, where the top 14 African startups will be revealed and celebrated. These winners will then compete globally at the Global Startup Awards Grand Finale in 2025! The full list of Regional Winners 2024: https://lnkd.in/guwsFk58 ⏪ Let’s take a look back at last year's event, when two incredible African solutions, Kubik, Inc. and Emata, were crowned Startup of the Year and Best Newcomer on the Global stage in Copenhagen. Global Innovation Initiative Group UVU Africa Jo Griffiths Philip Baldwin Mahyar Makhzani Phoebe Opperman Kayla Smith Kim Balle UNICEF BESTSELLER Wesgro James Vos Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth City of Cape Town Global StartupCities initiative

📢 Cape Town is set to host the Unique Summit 2024 on November 18-19, marking a historic moment as the first time this globally recognised event is held in Africa. Join innovators, investors, policymakers, and startup leaders from around the globe as we position Cape Town as a key hub for global innovation. 🔗 Click the link to learn more The highly anticipated GSA Africa Finale will take place on November 19, where we’ll celebrate the top 14 African startups, who will go on to compete at the Global Startup Awards Grand Finale in 2025! Want to showcase your brand alongside innovation? Sponsor our exclusive cocktail event at The Avenue and be part of this celebration of Africa's talent. For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to shinead@africanstartupawards.com. UVU Africa Jo Griffiths Phoebe Opperman Kayla Smith Global Startup Awards Global Innovation Initiative Group Ishmael Thaga UNICEF Savant ITWeb Innovation City Cape Town City of Cape Town Wesgro Global StartupCities initiative

Africa’s startup ecosystem is taking center stage as Cape Town hosts the Unique Summit 2024 on 18-19 November for innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe. Hosted by StartupCities Cape Town and convened by UVU Africa, this invitation-only summit is part of the Global StartupCities Initiative, dedicated to building cross-border partnerships that fuel economic growth through innovation.   Arturo Villar Menéndez, PhD, founder of the Global StartupCities initiative, captures the excitement of this moment: "It’s inspiring to see so many local ecosystem players coming together to support this event and showcase the strength of Cape Town’s innovation capacity on a global stage." Aligned with the theme “Transforming Investment”, the summit will explore innovative funding models and co-investment opportunities to drive forward sectors like Climate Tech, Biotech, and more.   Backed by our partners Global Innovation Initiative Group, Global Startup Awards Africa, UVU Bio, Wesgro, City of Cape Town, SKEG, GreenCape, Specno, Savant, Colab, Innovation City Cape Town and more, this summit will welcome participants from over 16+ countries, establishing Cape Town as a central hub for global collaboration and high-growth investment.   Learn more about the Unique Summit’s significance for Africa’s innovation ecosystem in the article below.   Read here: https://lnkd.in/dwZ4iUbk   #UniqueSummit #CapeTown2024 #GlobalStartups #TechInAfrica #Innovation

The highly-anticipated GSA Africa Finale will take place on the evening of 19 November, where the top 14 African startups will be revealed and celebrated. These winners will then compete globally at the Global Startup Awards Grand Finale in 2025! Looking to align your brand with innovation? Sponsor this exclusive cocktail event hosted at The Avenue and join us in celebrating Africa's most promising talent. For sponsorship opportunities, email shinead@africanstartupawards.com. Global Startup Awards Global Innovation Initiative Group Kim Balle Jo Griffiths Phoebe Opperman Kayla Smith Shinead Bodill UVU Africa Unique Summit Wesgro SAB Foundation UNICEF Smart Lab ASSEK AfriLabs ayoba EgyptInnovate - إبداع مصر Jongo Hub The Innovation Village

It’s been a month and the creativity and innovation we witnessed at #CréationAfricaDay continues to inspire us! As we reflect on the success of the programme, event and the incredible journeys of the 12 cultural and creative entrepreneurs from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, it’s clear that the future of the creative industries in Africa is full of potential. These talented individuals have shown that innovation in fashion, design, media, and other creative sectors can drive economic growth and social impact. The #CréationAfrica programme has not only elevated these entrepreneurs but also highlighted the significant role the cultural and creative industries (CCI) play in unlocking Africa’s potential. From job creation to global partnerships, the CCI is a key driver in shaping the continent’s future. We are proud to have been a key partner, alongside the Embassy of France, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), and Bpifrance in bringing this vision to life. Together, we supported these entrepreneurs through a transformative incubation process, and it’s been inspiring to see their ventures reach new heights and help position them for global success. 🎬 Watch the highlights from Création Africa Day and join us in celebrating the continued rise of Africa’s creative economy. If you’re as passionate about unlocking Africa’s creative potential as we are, let’s work together to drive this industry further. #UVUAccelerate #CulturalCreativeIndustries #AfricanInnovation #CreativeEconomy #Entrepreneurship

It was incredible to have Joshin Raghubar, UVU Africa Chairperson, at the SuperBridge Summit Dubai 2024 this week, where he facilitated a pivotal discussion on Africa’s digital transformation and innovation. The event brought together over 2,000 C-level executives and financial leaders to explore strategies for driving growth in emerging economies.   Joshin, alongside co-panelists Lameen Abdul-Malik, Moustafa H. Moharram, and Omosalewa Adeyemi, shared insights on how Africa can harness digital skills, innovation, and strategic partnerships to unlock its immense potential. This resonates deeply with UVU Africa’s mission to drive inclusive economic growth by building a digitally skilled workforce, developing resilient entrepreneurs, and accelerating technology businesses in high-growth sectors. #SuperBridgeSummit #UVUAfrica #UnlockingAfricasPotential #DigitalTransformation Photo's courtesy of Thomas PAYS.

The Doing Business in Cape Town Summit 2024, organised by Invest Cape Town, brought together business leaders, experts, and professionals from the public and private sectors to discuss ways to grow Cape Town’s economy and make it easier to do business in the city. UVU Africa is proud to have been a strategic partner for the event.   One of the key moments of the summit was the launch of the second volume of the Ease-of-Doing-Business Index, which focuses on simplifying processes like building plan approvals, getting land use rights, and connecting to basic services. This is part of Cape Town’s effort to make the city more business friendly. Throughout the day, city officials shared updates on their progress toward making Cape Town the best place to do business in Africa.   The summit included three panel discussion. These discussions offered practical tips and insights for business owners and professionals, aligning with UVU Africa’s goal of supporting economic growth through innovation.   As the day came to a close, attendees left with new ideas and strategies to help their businesses succeed in Cape Town’s growing economy.    #UVUAfrica #CityOfCapeTown #BusinessSummitCT

We are excited to announce our strategic collaboration with UVU Africa, City of Cape Town and Global StartupCities initiative for the upcoming Unique Summit, scheduled to take place from 15th to 20th November. The summit will unite key stakeholders, investors, innovators, and leaders from across the globe with the main agenda featuring four key streams: Investors, Public Authorities, Ecosystem Builders, and Startups. One of the key highlights will be the GSA Africa Finale on the evening of 19 November, where the top 14 GSA Africa Winners will be revealed and celebrated. These winners will then compete against top innovators from around the world on the global stage at the Global Startup Awards Grand Finale in 2025. Should you be interested to attend kindly email info@africanstartupawards.com and if selected our team will share the unique registration promo code. Jo Griffiths Kim Balle Global Innovation Initiative Group Mahyar Makhzani Phoebe Opperman Eric Andersen Philip Baldwin UNICEF Smart Lab ASSEK Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub The Innovation Village Impact Tank Namibia Acelera Angola MSME Business Development Services Limited EldoHub UniPod South Sudan Koneta Hub FEDERATION OF INNOVATIVE & NUMERIC ACTIVITIES IN MAURITIUS Orbit Innovation Hub Nile Venture Lab - NVL EgyptInnovate - إبداع مصر Jongo Hub Centre d'innovation de Lubumbashi (Cinolu) Mustard Seed AKEWA ACCELERATEUR

CAPACITI, a division of the UVU Africa Group, has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its first digital satellite hub in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. This initiative is a crucial step in their mission to provide inclusive and accessible tech education to underutilised youth in South Africa. By delivering digital skills training tailored to local needs, CAPACITI is helping to close the gap in tech talent development across the country. Congratulations to the entire CAPACITI team! We’re proud to be part of this journey and to see the impact these satellite hubs will bring to communities. #UVUAfricaGroup #CAPACITI #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood