Innovation City Cape Town hosted its much-anticipated Innovation City Awards Night on Thursday, 24 April, an invite-only celebration of the founders, funders, and ecosystem leaders building the future of South African technology. The evening honoured outstanding individuals and organisations across six major categories, spotlighting excellence in...
On Thursday, 24 April, a select group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for the invite-only Innovation City Awards Night, an evening dedicated to recognising those who are not only growing businesses, but shaping the future of South Africa’s tech and innovation landscape. While...
Every April, a certain energy builds inside Innovation City Cape Town. It’s more than anticipation; it’s ambition, optimism, and just the right amount of nerves. Why? Because the annual Startup of the Year competition is reaching its crescendo. And in a city known for cultivating...
Here’s a real question: what does it take for a South African biotech start-up to go global - and not just survive, but actually thrive? Well, if you’ve ever found yourself thinking about joining an international accelerator like Techstars, you’re not alone. At the core of this...
South Africa’s tech ecosystem has long been a hotbed for innovation, with fintech, edutech, and healthtech leading the charge in transforming industries and bridging economic gaps. These sectors have grown through a culture of collaboration, strategic investments, and the increasing digital penetration across the continent....
In the age of infinite scroll, where social feeds double as search engines and AI can build a trip faster than you can pack a suitcase, the rules of travel marketing are changing, especially in Africa. At WiT (Web in Travel) Africa 2025, the panel “Search,...
The Web in Travel (WiT) Africa summit is a premier event dedicated to exploring innovation, technology, and business models shaping the future of travel across the continent. Founded by seasoned travel industry journalist and entrepreneur Siew Hoon Yeoh, WiT has been at the forefront of...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are evolving beyond static automation tools – they are becoming long-living systems that continuously adapt, learn, and operate without human intervention. Mark Levitt, founder of Trixta, believes that AI agents should not be viewed as simple software components but as "alive" –...
With just a week to go, excitement is building for WiT Africa (Web in Travel), taking place on 13 March at Innovation City Cape Town. This year’s edition promises an electrifying lineup of speakers, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking perspectives on the future of digital travel...
The marketing world is moving at light speed, and so is the way brands understand their customers. Enter sens, a company revolutionising market research by making it faster, cheaper, and sharper than ever before. At the 2025 Digital Mastery Summit happening on 27 Feb, sens is...