South African Entrepreneurs is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing 2022 Scholarship programme at Irish Tech Challenge South Africa
The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, a collaboration between the Irish Embassy in South Africa, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), and Impact Amplifier, aims to create mutually beneficial partnerships between Irish tech expertise and South African tech entrepreneurs to help drive innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth in South Africa.
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Benefits of Irish Tech Challenge South Africa
- Access top tech-leaders’ expertise in Ireland
- Build their network in Ireland, Europe & South Africa
- Receive up to €10,000 funding each
- A funded 10-day curated business networking
programme in Ireland
Requirements for Irish Tech Challenge South Africa Qualification
- STAGE: Post revenue; Pre-revenue, (but with developed IP or prototype). Venture must demonstrate commercial potential.
- SECTORS: All sectors welcome. We are particularly interested in: Clean/Green-Tech, Circular Economies, Med/Health/Biotech, Ed-Tech, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene)
- IMPACT: Addressing one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals: See SDG list
- TEAM: At least one founder/CEO must be full-time; Women-led or youth-led businesses are particularly encouraged to apply
- OWNERSHIP: At least 51% owned by a South African and/or partnership with an Irish national
- GEOGRAPHY: Headquartered in South Africa or Ireland
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Republic of South Africa on airtable.com to apply
For more details, visit the website.
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