Press Release | 22 On Sloane Launches Township Digital Market Access Programme in Partnership with UK-South Africa Tech Hub

22 On Sloane is proud to announce the launch of the Township Digital Market Access programme which is in partnership with UK-South Africa Tech Hub. The programme aims to empower and onboard 200 township small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) from Soweto, Diepsloot, Tembisa, Hammanskraal and Soshanguve onto E-commerce and Marketplace platforms such as Takealot and Spaza Eats using Last Mile delivery such as Mapha Logistics...

23 May

Sociological imagination and entrepreneurship

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, entrepreneurship emerges as a crucial force in shaping markets and societies. Beyond the immediate requirements of business acumen, successful entrepreneurship often depends on a deeper understanding of the societal context in which a business operates. This is where the concept of the sociological imagination becomes relevant, offering entrepreneurs a unique lens through which to view both opportunities and challenges. As an emerging sociologist immersed in corporate environments, I have found myself captivated by the intersectionality between sociological imagination and entrepreneurship.

22 Dec

Year in Review: 7 Highlights from 2022

In 2022, backed by an incredible community of staff, volunteers and partners, GEN directly helped 5,575 entrepreneurs and indirectly supported 1.13 million startups through our programs. With deep gratitude to all who helped us make this possible, I have selected seven highlights from our 15 global work streams to mention as we close out the year.

2 Sep

South Africa’s Khula closes $1.3M seed to scale its software-for-agriculture platform – TechCrunch

The agricultural industry in South Africa is known to favor industrial agriculture. And like most parts of Africa, smallholder farmers have it rough as they face a plethora of challenges, from...

17 Nov

The Doors Will Not Be Closed On Black Entrepreneurs

While the share of new Black entrepreneurs has steadily increased, the pandemic has dealt Black business owners, specifically, a blow that only magnifies the inequities built into the American economy.

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22 On Sloane is the largest startup campus in Africa. The campus offers disruptive startups and innovative SMEs a complete turnkey solution to scale, from the initial idea all the way to commercialisation, funding opportunities and access to markets. Its aim is to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, ensure their sustainability, and explore development of new industries and contribute towards job creation in Africa.