SA Innovation Summit - SAIS

🚀 Welcome to 2025—another year of growth, innovation & opportunity! What better way to kick off the year than by looking back at the groundbreaking moments of SAIS24? From visionary startups pitching their ideas to powerful collaborations that are shaping Africa’s innovation ecosystem, this was a summit to remember! ✨ This is just the beginning. We stepped into 2025 with a renewed focus on growth, collaboration, and game-changing innovation. 🎬 Press play and relive SAIS24 #SAIS24 #NewYearNewGoals #TechLeadership #StartupEcosystem #Innovation

“I would fix the entire political system…” 🎙️ Kaylynn Mundell had the privilege of interviewing Tshepo Magoele, the founder & CEO of LignOrganic. 🌍 LignOrganic transforms waste plant material into high-value biochemicals, biomaterials, and bioenergy. Their flagship product, lignin, is prized for its natural UV-blocking properties. They’re focused on harnessing this benefit to create sunscreens specially designed for darker skin tones. 📹: The African CEO | Enabling the World's Future Leaders #SAIS24

🌍Ever felt like you're in this startup journey all alone? You're not, and that's the magic of finding your tribe! We partnered with Specno to host the Art of Pitching event to create a dynamic platform that brought together passionate startups to connect, learn, and grow. Marushka Soobben perfectly captured the essence of the event, saying how much it meant to find a community of like-minded entrepreneurs all facing the same struggles. It’s moments like these that we believe truly build the ecosystem for innovation! What’s your biggest takeaway from building your own startup community? Let’s hear your thoughts! 💬 hashtag#ArtOfPitching hashtag#Specno hashtag#SAIS24 hashtag#StartupCommunity hashtag#EntrepreneurSupport

🎙️Kaylynn Mundell had the privilege of interviewing Peter Greenwall, an innovative speaker, author and comedian. 🌍 Peter describes himself as an “Errorthoughtical Engineer and Futurist”. ✨ He's confident that Africa's creative industry will lead the way in driving the next wave of innovation across the continent. 📹: The African CEO #SAIS24 hashtag#SAIS24

“If you want to scale a business, you need someone who can transition from being an entrepreneur to becoming a business owner…” 🎙️ We had the pleasure of having Catherine Wijnberg, founder of Fetola and author of Sheep Will Never Rule The World at #SAIS24. Catherine is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses, while also promoting the circular economy in South Africa. 🌍 What do you think is the biggest hurdle for entrepreneurs when scaling a business? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 A big thank you to The African CEO for this inspiring interview! 💡 #SAIS24 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CircularEconomy #InnovationLeadership #TheAfricanCEO

“This has the potential for 7 million jobs in South Africa...” Naison Pillay had the privilege of interviewing Vuyisa Qabaka, a corporate innovation and startup expert with a strong focus on Pan-African development. He brings extensive experience across 13 African countries and is also the co-founder of Uprise.Africa (Uprise Africa) an equity crowdfunding platform aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. #SAIS24 #TheAfricanCEO

🔓 Unlocking Africa’s Investment Potential means understanding the cybersecurity risks involved. Larry Yon, Co-Founder and President of Cyber Alliance, highlighted how crucial it is for African businesses expanding into the US to be aware of the country’s high level of cyber threats. Cybersecurity is key to de-risking and accelerating exits for cross-border investments. What cybersecurity strategies do you use when scaling globally? #UnlockingAfrica #Cybersecurity #GlobalExpansion #SAIS24 #InvestmentStrategies

🌍 How does corporate venture capital differ from traditional venture capital? And why does it matter in Africa’s innovation landscape? We had the honour of having Martin Maina, the Corporate Venture Practice Lead at Dream VC. With a background in strategic investments, his experience spans across various industries like fintech, media and entertainment, and supply chains, giving him a unique perspective on how companies can grow with the right strategic partnerships. In his Masterclass session Strategic Ventures: Harnessing Corporate Venture Capital for Growth in Africa’s Emerging Markets, Martin delved into the role of corporate venture capital in scaling businesses and unlocking opportunities across Africa. He shared invaluable insights into how corporate venture capital not only seeks financial returns but also focuses on strategic benefits for companies. A massive thank you to Martin for sharing his expertise and for helping us better understand the power of corporate venture capital in unlocking growth in emerging markets. 💡 Have you thought about how corporate venture capital could benefit your business or industry? Let us know in the comments 👇 #SAIS24 #CorporateVentureCapital #InnovationInAfrica #Entrepreneurship #StrategicGrowth

💡 Innovation came alive! From inspiring keynotes to groundbreaking ideas, SAIS24 was a showcase of Africa's best and brightest in the world of tech and innovation. 🌍 For those who were there, you know the energy was electric—driving meaningful discussions and shaping new partnerships. And for those who missed it, here’s a glimpse into some of the highlights that made the summit an unforgettable experience. This was where ideas turned into action, and connections were made to fuel the future of African innovation. Ready to be part of it next year? 🚀 #SAIS24 #InnovationLeadership #SummitRecap #AfricanInnovation #TechLeadership #Entrepreneurship

🌟 Reflecting on the incredible journey that was SAIS24! We’re filled with pride as we look back on the inspiring moments, powerful connections, and groundbreaking innovations that defined this summit. The energy and passion of everyone involved made it an event to remember. Here’s to the continued journey of innovation! 🌟 #SAIS24 #SummitHighlights #InnovationContinues

🚀 Day 2 kicks off with insights from Buntu Majaja! How can startups survive the "valley of death"? 🌍 There’s more on this and other key topics today—let’s dive in! #SAIS24 #StartupToScaleup #TechLeadership #Day2

Supercharge your networking! The Match and Invest (MNI) app is your key to connecting with investors and innovators before SAIS'24! 🌍 With just 1 day to go, now’s the time to make those matches and plan your event! 🚀 SAIS powered by the Technology Innovation Agency and hosted in the City of Cape Town #SAIS24 #NetworkingOpportunities #InnovationSummit #MatchAndInvest #1DayToGo #TechLeadership