A new partnership between Microsoft’s BizSpark initiative and Find-Make-Grow-Realise (FMGR), a startup investment programme offered by the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business and local VC network AngelHub, will give startups in Johannesburg technological support, business know-how, and access to potential investors and business networks.

While BizSpark provides access to software development tools, connecting the member entrepreneurs with key industry players, and…

by Richard Cutcher

Tim Harris MP, the Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow finance minister, has described current business regulation as “outrageous” when compared to the rest of Africa.

In an exclusive interview with HumanIPO Harris, who is also government liaison member on…

Seedstars World is coming to South Africa on the 10th May 2013. 

Seedstars World is an initiative launched by seedstars SA, a Swiss-based company which launches ideas, grows startups and builds companies. The objective of the competition is to find the best startup in emerging and fast growing startup scenes.

Seedstars World is an exclusive startup competition held in 20 countries during 2013. 

To…

Cape Town, March 26 - Evidence of Cape Town’s flourishing ICT software design and development sector has been translated into an investor pitch document, in what is viewed as a positive sign for the Western Cape economy as a whole.

Entitled ‘Digital gateway to Africa’, the document on Cape Town’s Creative Software Design and Development sector was conceptualised and driven by Wesgro in…

by Richard Cutcher

Cape Town-based venture capital firm 4Di Capital has invested in African seed accelerator 88mph, a first for the continent’s accelerator scene.

88mph, which currently runs accelerator programmes in Nairobi and Cape Town and is already partnered with Google for Entrepreneurs, has invested in 24 startups since 2011 and spent more than US$1 million in that time.

As…

World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 is an opportunity to put the global spotlight on local creativity. Cape Town will be a focal point for the international design community, with design-related projects and events hosted in the city throughout the year. 



The first call for WDC Cape Town 2014 submissions is open until 5 April 2013.



All existing and conceptual design-driven projects, products or ideas qualify. This is our opportunity to show the world what…

We're looking for someone who is keen to help grow their exposure and experience in the community while passionately driving the Silicon Cape brand forward. If this seem like something that you might be interested in, keep reading...

Role Description:

Drive awareness around Silicon Cape Initiative and it’s goals

Be a representative for the initiative at events

Help create cohesion and communication between the various people involved

Campaign…

The launch of BlackBerry 10 has captured the mobile industry and application solution providers worldwide. BlackBerry is launching their new platform and devices on January 30^th and we are incredibly proud to announce that …

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), under the Enterprise Development (ED) unit has initiated the Provincial Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards as the SMME support programme that will focus on encouraging a culture of entrepreneurship in the Western Cape.

The awards promote entrepreneurial activities through identifying, showcasing and recognizing innovative entrepreneurs who have displayed excellence in various areas. All applicants are required to please…

Stuart Minnaar is the face behind Studentology, an online marketing company that aims to simplify students’ lives through technological means. Now, this driven entrepreneur has developed a mobile application that could, with the help of investors, completely transform student consumer behaviour.

It has taken Stuart three years to get to the point at which his app is ready to launch. “In year one we were an online marketing company in South Africa only, [providing] info, services and…

Chief Director: Broadband Access and Usage  R 872 214 p.a. 

Chief Director: Connected Government and Households R 872 214 p.a.

Director: Broadband Change Management & Readiness R 719 613 p.a.

Director: Broadband Government Core Infrastructure…

December 10, 2012

New Report Highlights Innovations, Home-Grown Solutions in Eight Key Sectors WASHINGTON, December 10, 2012 --- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) innovations are delivering home-grown solutions in Africa, transforming businesses, and driving entrepreneurship and economic growth, says a joint report published by the World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB), with support from the African Union.

The report, eTransform Africa: The…

Hi Everyone

Have view at this mini confrence the 10 Local Start Up's from Silicon Cape attented in London, thanks to Lianne Du Toit Co-Ordinator Silicon Cape and the Western Cape Government for getting us over there. This panel discussion was a serious eye opener. Its awesome to see Governments acknowledge technology and entrepreneurship as a ciritcal cornerstone for the future economy.



The…

Week 8- The South Africans Are Coming!

Silicon Cape is in London. Follow the antics of 10 Tech Start-up Businesses pitching to investors, having meetings with the who's who in the Tech Start-up Space, meeting companies like Google, Standard Bank, SA Chamber of Commerce. Aiming to cement better relations between the SA and UK tech scene. You can follow us on our Silicon Cape Facebook Page and Twitter. @SiliconCape

14th November 2012, Cape Town – Silicon Cape, in partnership with Western Cape Provincial Government and the South African Chamber in the United Kingdom takes eleven entrepreneurs to London this week to expand their ecosystem of funders, mentors, partners and peers.

“The objective of this trip is simply to give the eleven businesses attending access to people, information and experience that will make their companies even more successful,” says Rob Stokes, chairman of the Silicon Cape…

Premier Helen Zille started off her speech last night at the annual Silicon Cape event with this brilliant explainer video. Unfortunately we can't host it here on the site, ironically - due to broadband limitations - but head on over to youtube to watch it. 

Although this video paints a bleak picture, step one is creating awareness so we know what the situation is and can formulate actions to change this. Thank you to the…