South African Innovation Summit

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[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Funding is not the first step.

Commissioner Joseph Ndaba says: Start with skills. Incubate the talent. Then fund the vision.

Full #NextStudio episode from #SAIS2024: https://t.co/a9DhFZHwAZ

#StartupReadiness #YouthInnovation #AfricaEntrepreneurs

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Why are we still paying to store our own money?
Gregory Andrews & Donel Chihoma say: enough.
Their fintech Tata Imali is making banking simpler and fairer.
Watch their full #NextStudio chat from #SAIS202: link in bio.
#FintechAfrica #TataImali #StartupSolutions #DigitalBanking

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Africa =15% of the world’s population
But 70% of global maternal deaths.
Jude Gumbor is calling for real, research-backed solutions—country by country.
Full #NextStudio episode from #SAIS2024: https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr
#HealthInnovation #AfricaMatters #MaternalHealth #TechForImpact

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

What if the future of housing in South Africa could be 3D Printed?

Cullen Gilfillan modular 3D printer is reimagining construction with local innovation & public-sector collaboration

Full NextStudio episode: https://t.co/a9DhFZHwAZ

#Engineering #HousingSolutions @tiaorgza

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

A journalist's viral complaint revealed healthcare issues South Africans knew too well.

Jude Gumbor and @DimaHealth are building the "Hello Peter" of healthcare, giving voices to the unheard.

Watch now: https://t.co/a9DhFZHwAZ

#HealthTech #TechForGood #InnovationAfrica

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Innovation ≠ going to Mars.

@RodwynGrewan & Commissioner @JosephNdaba6 argue that grassroots innovation is where real impact starts—right here at home.

Full #NextStudio episode: https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#SAIS2024 #PolicyInnovation #TechForGood #SocialImpact

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Big companies dominate, but they don’t have ALL the solutions. From smarter cities to traffic fixes, there’s a massive opportunity for problem-solvers to make an impact. 🚀

What’s a challenge that needs an innovative fix? Let’s hear it below!

📷JP Smith @CityofCT

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Would you eat lab-grown meat?

Brett Thompson from Newform Foods shares how lab-grown and hybrid meats could change the way Africa eats—with cost, taste, and culture in mind.

🔗 https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#FoodTechAfrica #AltProtein #SustainableFood #TechForGood

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Bring the solution first. Talk money later.

Jacques Clarijis breaks down public-private partnerships in a way every startup should hear.

🔗https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#NextStudio #GovTech #StartupTips #PublicPrivate

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Being in the room is step one. What you do next defines the outcome.

As @barrat_serisha says, follow up with purpose and turn that access into growth.

🔗 Full episode: https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#StartupWisdom #WomenInBusiness #InnovationInAfrica #TechLeadership

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

We’re proud to support the launch of @africa_heroes 2025!

This initiative provides African entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship and global media exposure.

Don’t miss out - apply now: https://t.co/KQeZfRSXc7

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Startups are told they’re “too risky” for funding. Why? Compliance.

Serisha Barrat explains how Lawyered Up is making legal support accessible—so African founders can scale without barriers.

🎧 Full episode:
https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#StartupFunding #LegalTech

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Dental care access in Africa is still out of reach for many.

Zane Stenning is building real-world solutions through MIA Health—designed for impact, and built for scale.

Catch the full convo on Next Studio.

🔗 https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr
#HealthTech #ImpactInnovation

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

What if kids actually wanted to go to the dentist?

Zane Stenning of MIA Health is making that happen—with mobile clinics built for joy, care, and community.

🎧 Full #NextStudio episode out now

🔗 https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#HealthTech #TechForGood #ImpactInnovation

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Startups. Switzerland. Sustainability.

This tour wasn’t a field trip—it was a launchpad. SA startups met global cleantech leaders, pitched to top investors & saw innovation at scale.

What comes next? Bigger ideas. Bolder impact.

🎥Wendy Mohlala
#SwissCleantechTour

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

How do we feed Africa’s growing cities sustainably?

AB Farms' Mogale Maleka says urban farming is the key. Full convo now live on YouTube

🔗 https://t.co/a9DhFZGYLr

#UrbanFarming #FoodInnovation #SAIS #AgriTech #SustainableCities

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

@TMangoele @lignorganic @dstigovza @NRF_News @tiaorgza @ABBSouthAfrica @UniBasel

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Scaling is about having the right ecosystem.

From IP protection to market strategy, the right partnerships can make all the difference. What’s the key to successful startup scaling?

🤝 @TMangoele @lignorganic

#StartupGrowth #InnovationEcosystem #TechSuccess #SAIS

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

How can AI and real-time data revolutionise governance, healthcare, and economic growth in Africa?

We sit down with @GoitseKonopi co-founder of @Suppple_Org, to uncover how data-driven technology is reshaping public-private partnerships.

#AIinAfrica #Tech #StartupsAfrica

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

@AnithaRamsuran

[South African Innovation Summit @innovsummit]

Transformation is about understanding the communities you are serving

@tiaorgza is driving change by supporting women, youth, and disabled innovators. 300 grassroots entrepreneurs, 40 products, and 70 jobs created—this is just the beginning

🎙️ Full EP: https://t.co/iqYRYRcai2