South Africa to create 1 million new startups and SMMEs by 2030

A key takeaway from the summit was the reaffirmation of the importance of strategic partnerships. The NISED Framework mandates biennial summits to track progress and engage stakeholders on collective goals. Attendees were encouraged to consider actionable steps, posing the questions: “What quick wins and impactful interventions should we prioritise, and what actions must each of us take to bring them to fruition?” The summit also marked progress on policies that prioritise inclusivity, such as support for spaza shops and informal traders to upgrade their infrastructure and comply with regulations...

26 Nov

The #AESIS2024 Investor Ecosystem Breakfast

This gathering will bring together key early-stage investors from visiting delegations, ecosystem players, and some of the Western Cape’s key ecosystem stakeholders.

24 Nov

22 On Sloane Officially Launches an Entrepreneurship Hub in Cape Town

The 22 On Sloane Cape Town Hub, located in the heart of Green Point, is designed to support Africa’s growing startup ecosystem. This facility offers co-working spaces, innovation space, Game development studio, ecosystem events and unparalleled networking opportunities to entrepreneurs and innovators. Since the establishment of the Johannesburg Hub in 2017, 22 On Sloane has directly supported over 1,156 entrepreneurs, who have collectively created 2,232 jobs and generated over R500 million in revenue during their time in the programme.

31 Oct

GEN President, Mr. Jonathan Ortmans Will Launch Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024 and Officially Open the 22 On Sloane Cape Town Hub

22 On Sloane, Africa’s largest startup campus and the headquarters of GEN Africa, is thrilled to announce the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2024. This global celebration, running from 18-24 November, will feature 40,000 events across 200 countries, with 20,000 partners and 10 million participants. GEW 2024 aims to drive entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusivity, inspiring both budding and established entrepreneurs worldwide.

24 Jun

Press Release | 22 On Sloane Launches Game Development Studio to Empower African Startups and Enthusiasts

22 On Sloane is thrilled to announce the launch of its Game Development Studio in partnership with Eskom Development Foundation, a space that is designed to empower startups, entrepreneurs, and gaming enthusiasts. This initiative exemplifies 22 On Sloane’s dedication to support entrepreneurs and gaming enthusiast by helping them launch and grow their businesses while strengthening Johannesburg’s gaming ecosystem

10 Apr

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