SA Startup Act Movement

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Join us at the G20 Startup Policy Global Learning Lab — shaping SA’s new Startup Policy with DSBD & Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies.

📅 21 Nov | 08:00–13:30
👉 Register: https://t.co/Vm6RQUm4YQ

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Policy reform takes collective action. 🇿🇦

If you believe SA needs:
🚀 A competitive Startup Visa
💰 Smarter capital frameworks
📜 Startup-friendly policy

👉 Watch.
👉 Share.
👉 Join the Movement.

https://t.co/E0yKowHoVf

#JoinTheMovement #StartupAct #InnovationSA

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🌍 Driving Startup Growth Beyond National Policy

The SA Startup Act shapes national policy ✅ but real growth needs regional & local action:

Our report shares insights on how PDM stakeholders can turn policy into jobs, innovation & growth.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/xOy8m3Qpo4

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30 years ago, the world’s biggest companies were industrial giants. Today, they’re venture-backed tech firms.

That shift happened because capital was allowed to take risk.

Now we need velocity , and policies that let startups scale here.

📰 Read more: https://t.co/Ym7sZrsONc

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We focus on funding rounds & headlines, but miss the real work:
building founders, strengthening support systems, and aligning policy.

Change isn’t just more money — it’s better systems.

Join the Movement. Let’s complete the ecosystem. 🚀
👉 https://t.co/E0yKowHoVf

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🌸 Speaker Spotlight | Zanele Matome, Founder of Welo
Trailblazing HealthTech founder
Catch her fireside chat “Her Global Journey” at the Women in Tech Global Growth & Policy Breakfast.

📅 27 Oct | 📍 Sandton
👉 Register: https://t.co/o3wkF1hviv

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🌸 Speaker Spotlight | Phumzile Chifunyise

MD of SiMODiSA & Lead of the SA Startup Act Movement joins the Women in Tech Breakfast to share how startup reforms drive global growth for women in tech.

📍 JSE Sandton | 🗓️ 27 Oct | ⏰ 08:30–11:30
👉 https://t.co/o3wkF1hviv

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🌸 You’re invited!

Join the Women in Tech Global Growth & Policy Breakfast with the SA Startup Act Movement & JSE.

📅 Mon, 27 Oct | 🕗 08:30–11:30 | 📍 One Exchange Square, Sandton

👉 Register now: https://t.co/JmIoQ4PUZN

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🚀 Joburg isn’t just SA’s economic engine — it’s fast becoming the innovation capital.

💡 Bold founders, rising investment, real impact

If Joburg leads, a Startup Act could propel ALL of SA.
👉 Read: https://t.co/kKfFsLJM2S

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📊 The journey continues!

In 2023, we launched the first Startup Act Progress Report to track policy reforms across Africa. Now, our latest edition dives even deeper — from digital skills to funding & startup growth. 🚀

Read both reports here 👉 https://t.co/JnSwHbmcUO

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Call for Nominations!

The SA Startup Act Movement is looking for new Steering Committee members. If you’re passionate about shaping startup policy, bringing networks, insights & fresh ideas, this is your chance to make real impact!

👉 Nominate here: https://t.co/ajE9NRbkFZ

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Register now https://t.co/ajE9NRbkFZ

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🚨 SA’s local policies aren’t built for high-growth startups — and it’s costing jobs & growth.

Join the #StartupAct LED Research Roundtable 🗓️ 17 July | ⏰ 12:00–15:00

Seats are limited. Register now 👉 https://t.co/rrseWg4KgG 🚀

#StartupsSA

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📢 Join us for the Startup Act LED Research Roundtable with SALGA! 🚀

Unpack key findings, propose policy solutions & help shape startup-friendly local economies.

📅 17 July | 🕙 12:00–15:00

📧 RSVP: [email protected]

🔗 https://t.co/rrseWg4KgG

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👀 Ever wonder what qualifies as a High-Growth Startup?

✅ <5 yrs old
✅ SA-based
✅ <R100m turnover
✅ Innovation focus
✅ R&D or IP ownership

Find out if you meet the mark 👉 https://t.co/navYY5fF25

#SAStartupAct #InnovationMatters

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We’re back! 🚀 Save the Date for the next Startup Policy Roadshow with SU LaunchLab & UK-SA Tech Hub!

🗓️ 27 June 2025 | 09:00
📍 Microsoft Teams

Fresh startup policy insights, bold conversations & your voice at the table.

#StartupPolicySA #SAStartupAct

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🎙 Speaker Spotlight: Phumzile Chifunyise — MD of SiMODiSA & Secretariat of SA Startup Act Movement. Championing startup-friendly policies, financial inclusion & youth voices in policy reform.

📅 26 June | 16:00 | Tshimologong
🔗 https://t.co/Pc1lY9BzQE

#YouthMonth2025

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📣 Speaker drop! Startup Act Policy Roadshow x Tshimologong 🚀

🔥 Real talk. Real founders. Real policy moves.

🎤 Phumzile Chifunyise
🎤 Welcome Manyanya
🎤 Cleola Kunene

📅 26 June | 16:00 | Tshimologong
RSVP 👉 https://t.co/Pc1lY9B216

#SAStartupAct #YouthMonth2025

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Youth Month Vibes Activated!

🚀 We’re pulling up to Wits on 26 June for a high-impact youth innovation session at Tshimologong with #TechTalkJHB. Pitch, connect & unpack SA’s startup policies. Don’t miss out 👉 https://t.co/Pc1lY9BzQE #YouthMonth2025

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🚨 2 Days to Go! 🚀

Join us for bold convos on policy advocacy, funding tips & scaling innovation in SA’s startup space.

📅 9 June | 🕘 09:00–13:00
📍 Innovation Hub PTA

Ready to scale? This is where it starts.

🔗 https://t.co/Jn0InY0V7o