We're excited to announce the Top 10 Finalists for our Startup of the Year Competition 2024! This year's competition saw a record number of entries, with over 120 unique and innovative startups applying. Who are the finalists? The finalists were chosen based on a strict selection process...
In anticipation of the upcoming Innovation City Awards Night on April 25th, we're thrilled to introduce the remarkable nominees who are set to be celebrated as trailblazers of innovation and entrepreneurship in 2024. Selection: Our Esteemed Advisory Board Behind every exceptional nominee stands a discerning Advisory Board,...
In the fast-paced world of marketing, where every brand strives to stand out amidst the clamour of competitors, mastering the art of branding is akin to navigating through a labyrinth of consumer perceptions and desires. Michael Joubert's masterclass, "Rock Your Brand," illuminated crucial insights into...
Innovation City prides itself on cultivating a community of visionaries, pioneers, and disruptors who are reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. At the heart of this dynamic ecosystem are Rival, run by individuals like Co-Founder and CEO Eric Fulwiler and Strategy Consultant...
By Yeoh Siew Hoon “NDC adoption is slower than two elephants making babies”, was among some of the more colourful quotes at the first WiT Africa! “Isn’t it wonderful to wake up to views like these?” said Farai, our driver, taking the very words from my mouth...
Innovation City is a Cape Town hub for tech and entrepreneurial ventures, and is proud to have played host to a transformative UX/UI Design Hackathon for the Heavy Chef (Pty) Ltd Top 5 Most Exciting Startups. Now Boarding Digital, a resident member company and award-winning...
The Digital Mastery Summit, hosted by Innovation City and spearheaded by their visionary CMO Sandra Buckingham, brought together marketers from all corners of the industry for a day of insights, inspiration, and empowerment. Participants were privileged to delve into the cutting-edge trends and strategies shaping...
Karin Stierlin is the initiator and founder of the taboobreaker Association and brings extensive expertise in sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Her educational journey includes a degree as a pre-primary education teacher, a qualification in Learning Therapy, and a Diploma of Advanced Studies in SRH...
We're thrilled to have had the opportunity to sit down with Innovation City member Alexandria Procter, the CEO of DigsConnect.com, the pioneering digital marketplace for student accommodation in South Africa. Alongside her co-founder and COO Greg Ramsay-Keal, Procter has spearheaded the growth of DigsConnect into...
sens Expands Leadership Team In a groundbreaking move, Innovation City member sens, the innovative market research AI-powered company headquartered in Ireland, has appointed Mike Abel as its Non-Executive Chairman. Abel, a distinguished global executive and advertising industry leader and founder of M&C Saatchi Abel, brings a...