Cortex Hub Accelerator

We are an entrepreneurial hub, a breeding ground for African technology where creativity is converted into successful businesses.

[Stella Tembisa Ndabeni @Stellarated]

This afternoon, I will visit Manqoba Granite, which supplies granite tiles, countertops, tombstones, and related products.

Tomorrow, I will begin the day at Cortex Hub, which supports MSMEs through innovation, skills development, and business incubation.

#DSBDatWork

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

This week marked the start of the hackathon phase of the FinTech Summer School 2026.

We look forward to seeing the solutions these six teams are building while participating both physically and visually.

#FinTechSummerSchool2026 #FinancialInclusion #CortexHub #UCTFinHub

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Building fintech capability starts with skills. Combining strong foundations in digital finance with hands on Open Banking experience enables future fintech leaders.

FinTech Lab Summer School 2026 supports skills that drive inclusion.

#FinTechSummerSchool #CortexHub #UCTFinHub

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Great vibes this week at the UCT–Cortex Hub #FintechLab Summer School!

Learners from University of Fort Hare & WSU are exploring fintech, APIs and innovation in East London.

Can’t wait to see what they build in the Hackathon. 🔧✨

#CortexHub #UCTFinHub #DigitalSkills

[AI for Good 🇺🇳 #AIforGood @AIforGood]

The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge South Africa has officially begun, with @ITUTSBDirector, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (@ITU) opening the ceremony!

Welcoming over 30 talented teams from across the country, this prestigious South African National Event of the UN-based global #competition showcases how #youth are harnessing #robotics to tackle one of today’s most critical challenges: food security and sustainable agriculture, supported by @FAO

As part of #AIforGood Impact Africa at @aiexpoafrica 2025 hosted by ITU and @TheCortexHub, this is the First challenge out of 5 in partnership with by @Google, https://t.co/b9LY1eKJ5J Angel Foundation (@iamwill), @gigaglobal as part of AI and robotics training programme. The teams are now competing for a chance to represent South Africa at the Grand Finale in Geneva during the #AIforGood Global Summit 2026.

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

At the @aiexpoafrica Robotics For Good Youth Challenge #AIforGood @Google @ITU @TheCortexHub

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Over 105M children in Africa are out of school, that’s 41% of the global total.

How can we use Ai to bridge the education gap and empower the next generation of learners?

#MCPHackAfrica2025 #AI #Education #DigitalLearning

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Seta (Mict Seta) has partnered with the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 as one of the Premier sponsors.

Reaffirming its commitment to digital transformation and 4IR skills development across the continent.

#MCP2025 @MictSeta

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Mauritius Telecom Telecom x the Cortex Hub: Powering a Pan-African AI & Telecoms Ecosystem Webinar

MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 Info Webinar
🗓️ Date: 23 October 2025
🕓 Time: 14:00 (SAST) | 16:00 (MRU Time)
🔗 Link: https://t.co/SbE7jVXIer

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

We are proud to have the support of Mauritius Telecom, SolCon Capital, and MakwaIT, leaders in the ICT and telecommunications sectors driving digital transformation across Africa.

#MCPHackathonAfrica2025 | #SolconCapital | #MakweIT

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Today’s MCP Hackathon Africa Bootcamp is powered by @Datacentrix - driving AI, digital transformation & innovation across Africa. 🌍

Joining us is Phil Anderson, sharing insights on human-centric design & pitching innovation with real human value.

#MCPHackAfrica #Datacentrix

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Teams are locked in for the #MCPHackAfrica 2025! 🚀

Missed the team matchmaking or still looking for teammates? Join our Discord, you’ll receive your discord as you register.

By request, registration stays open until the Development Phase begins! 💻

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Datacentrix as a Premier Sponsor of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025!

This collaboration marks a pivotal step in advancing Africa’s position in the global AI and digital innovation landscape.

#MCPHackAfrica @datacentrix

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Just 72 hours left until registration for the MCP Hackathon Africa closes! Be part of building a network of innovators across the continent.

Register 👉🏽 https://t.co/036GKCxiqB #MCPHackAfrica @mictseta @datacentrix #seacom #solconcapital #tespok #csquared @makwa_it #thecortexhub

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

4 days to go! Are you in?

There are only 4 days left to register for the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025. Build AI protocols tailored to African contexts, your journey to impact starts with a single click.

Time is running out! Click here to register 👉https://t.co/0YbfFZ3i1I

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

The countdown is on!

Only 5 days left to register for the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025! Don't miss your chance to:
✅Learn from top mentors.
✅Compete for a prize pool of $9,500
✅Showcase your solution at AfricaCom 2025. #MCPHackAfrica

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

Day 2 Done 🚀 MCP Hackathon Africa Bootcamp saw interest from a local newspaper publishing in isiXhosa.
We are excited to see how such technical conversations can be shared in indigenous languages
#MCPHackAfrica @Datacentrix @SEACOM @SolconCapital @TESPOK_KENYA @CSquared_Africa

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

To all our participants - thank you for joining Day 1 of the MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 Bootcamp! Your energy, curiosity, and commitment made today’s session a success. #ICYMI registration has been extended to 17 Oct👉🏽 https://t.co/meKFPUVkSi #MCPHackAfrica #MCPHackBootcamp

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

The MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 Bootcamp kickstarted with Luthando Maqondo, Technical Lead for the Hackathon, delivering a deep-dive session on Model Context Protocol.
#MCPHackAfrica @datacentrixsa @SEACOM @SolconCapital #MauritiusTelecom @MictSeta @TESPOK_KENYA @CSquared_Africa

[Cortex Hub Accelerator @TheCortexHub]

It’s almost go time! The MCP Hackathon Africa 2025 Bootcamp kicks off tomorrow, 11 Oct 2025, at 10:00. Inviting all registered participants to join Discord to get updates & find the Bootcamp Session joining link 👉🏽 https://t.co/dEGiMYUdqr

#MCPHackAfrica #MCPHackBootcamp #ai