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The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+ Africa) partnered with GEN Nigeria to host the first Pitch Competition event in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of the congress. The entrepreneurship regional pitching competitions aim to bring in startups and SMMEs from across the continent to showcase their businesses. This will be an opportunity to highlight Africa’s innovative startups and SMMEs, and a platform to strengthen each country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

July 31, 2023

Nigeria Leads GEC+Africa Regional Pitch Competition Tour

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+ Africa) partnered with GEN Nigeria to host the first Pitch Competition event in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of the congress. The entrepreneurship regional pitching competitions aim to bring in startups and SMMEs from across the continent to showcase their businesses. This will be an opportunity to highlight Africa’s innovative startups and SMMEs, and a platform to strengthen each country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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In a month’s time, South Africa’s President will host the BRICS summit, which will convene the business community and leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China. It was announced that South Africa has invited leaders of around 70 countries to join the summit, planned for August in Johannesburg.

July 25, 2023

BRICS Youth Summit Strikes The Right Chord

In a month’s time, South Africa’s President will host the BRICS summit, which will convene the business community and leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China. It was announced that South Africa has invited leaders of around 70 countries to join the summit, planned for August in Johannesburg.

Kizito Okechukwu

22 On Sloane is situated in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. We are a dynamic and thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship - a beacon for startups, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries looking to transform their ideas into successful businesses. With our vibrant ecosystem, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust support network, we have become a catalyst for economic growth and a driving force behind Africa's emerging startup culture.

July 21, 2023

22 On Sloane: A Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

22 On Sloane is situated in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. We are a dynamic and thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship – a beacon for startups, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries looking to transform their ideas into successful businesses. With our vibrant ecosystem, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust support network, we have become a catalyst for economic growth and a driving force behind Africa’s emerging startup culture.

Fikile Mlangeni

Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 2009 and this is a day aimed at honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values through volunteering and community service. This year’s theme is ‘It Is in Your Hands’ which Is a call to use your hands to do good in the world. This theme is mainly focused on working together to end hunger and mitigate climate change by planting trees and food in local communities, cities, gardens, and pavements.

July 18, 2023

Celebrating Mandela Day at Mirwa Pizza House in Partnership with African Bank

Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 2009 and this is a day aimed at honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values through volunteering and community service. This year’s theme is ‘It Is in Your Hands’ which Is a call to use your hands to do good in the world. This theme is mainly focused on working together to end hunger and mitigate climate change by planting trees and food in local communities, cities, gardens, and pavements.

Mahlatse Tolamo

I have always regarded myself as a great singer, yet many in my high school will definitely dispute that, saying that I switch too easily from tenor to bass and then to soprano. But I knew that I sounded pretty good. I also sang in the school shower – with my naysaying critics having a good giggle at my ‘questionable’ vocal talents.

July 11, 2023

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Music Icon, R&B Singer Tamia

I have always regarded myself as a great singer, yet many in my high school will definitely dispute that, saying that I switch too easily from tenor to bass and then to soprano. But I knew that I sounded pretty good. I also sang in the school shower – with my naysaying critics having a good giggle at my ‘questionable’ vocal talents.

Kizito Okechukwu

In 2022, we launched a new programme called GEN Juniors - which is a youth development programme aimed at instilling and nurturing the entrepreneurship mindset within young people between the ages of 13-18.

July 4, 2023

GEN Juniors 2023 Cohort Launches

In 2022, we launched a new programme called GEN Juniors – which is a youth development programme aimed at instilling and nurturing the entrepreneurship mindset within young people between the ages of 13-18.

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The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+ Africa) partnered with GEN Nigeria to host the first Pitch Competition event in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of the congress. The entrepreneurship regional pitching competitions aim to bring in startups and SMMEs from across the continent to showcase their businesses. This will be an opportunity to highlight Africa’s innovative startups and SMMEs, and a platform to strengthen each country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

July 31, 2023

Nigeria Leads GEC+Africa Regional Pitch Competition Tour

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Africa (GEC+ Africa) partnered with GEN Nigeria to host the first Pitch Competition event in Lagos, Nigeria ahead of the congress. The entrepreneurship regional pitching competitions aim to bring in startups and SMMEs from across the continent to showcase their businesses. This will be an opportunity to highlight Africa’s innovative startups and SMMEs, and a platform to strengthen each country’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Press Release

In a month’s time, South Africa’s President will host the BRICS summit, which will convene the business community and leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China. It was announced that South Africa has invited leaders of around 70 countries to join the summit, planned for August in Johannesburg.

July 25, 2023

BRICS Youth Summit Strikes The Right Chord

In a month’s time, South Africa’s President will host the BRICS summit, which will convene the business community and leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China. It was announced that South Africa has invited leaders of around 70 countries to join the summit, planned for August in Johannesburg.

Kizito Okechukwu

22 On Sloane is situated in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. We are a dynamic and thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship - a beacon for startups, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries looking to transform their ideas into successful businesses. With our vibrant ecosystem, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust support network, we have become a catalyst for economic growth and a driving force behind Africa's emerging startup culture.

July 21, 2023

22 On Sloane: A Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

22 On Sloane is situated in the heart of Sandton, Johannesburg. We are a dynamic and thriving hub for innovation and entrepreneurship – a beacon for startups, tech enthusiasts, and visionaries looking to transform their ideas into successful businesses. With our vibrant ecosystem, state-of-the-art facilities, and robust support network, we have become a catalyst for economic growth and a driving force behind Africa’s emerging startup culture.

Fikile Mlangeni

Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 2009 and this is a day aimed at honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values through volunteering and community service. This year’s theme is ‘It Is in Your Hands’ which Is a call to use your hands to do good in the world. This theme is mainly focused on working together to end hunger and mitigate climate change by planting trees and food in local communities, cities, gardens, and pavements.

July 18, 2023

Celebrating Mandela Day at Mirwa Pizza House in Partnership with African Bank

Mandela Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 2009 and this is a day aimed at honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy and values through volunteering and community service. This year’s theme is ‘It Is in Your Hands’ which Is a call to use your hands to do good in the world. This theme is mainly focused on working together to end hunger and mitigate climate change by planting trees and food in local communities, cities, gardens, and pavements.

Mahlatse Tolamo

I have always regarded myself as a great singer, yet many in my high school will definitely dispute that, saying that I switch too easily from tenor to bass and then to soprano. But I knew that I sounded pretty good. I also sang in the school shower – with my naysaying critics having a good giggle at my ‘questionable’ vocal talents.

July 11, 2023

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Music Icon, R&B Singer Tamia

I have always regarded myself as a great singer, yet many in my high school will definitely dispute that, saying that I switch too easily from tenor to bass and then to soprano. But I knew that I sounded pretty good. I also sang in the school shower – with my naysaying critics having a good giggle at my ‘questionable’ vocal talents.

Kizito Okechukwu

In 2022, we launched a new programme called GEN Juniors - which is a youth development programme aimed at instilling and nurturing the entrepreneurship mindset within young people between the ages of 13-18.

July 4, 2023

GEN Juniors 2023 Cohort Launches

In 2022, we launched a new programme called GEN Juniors – which is a youth development programme aimed at instilling and nurturing the entrepreneurship mindset within young people between the ages of 13-18.

Press Release

Last year was my first time at the Durban July, an event I have always deemed to be for the who’s-who in the entertainment industry, other high-profile celebs and wealthy horse breeders.

July 3, 2023

Just Like We Bet On Horses, Let’s Also Bet On Our Startups

Last year was my first time at the Durban July, an event I have always deemed to be for the who’s-who in the entertainment industry, other high-profile celebs and wealthy horse breeders.

Kizito Okechukwu

In March 2017, the President (then deputy President) of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the keynote speaker at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg at the first ever Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) to be held in Africa.

June 28, 2023

Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams Launches The GEC+Africa 2024 Organising Committee & Registration

In March 2017, the President (then deputy President) of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the keynote speaker at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg at the first ever Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) to be held in Africa.

Kizito Okechukwu

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems worldwide. Now in its 11th year, the GSER provides insights into the world’s leading startup ecosystems, emerging trends, and key challenges facing entrepreneurs. It is based on extensive research and analysis of data from 3.5 million startups across 290 global ecosystems and over a decade of independent research and providing policy advice to more than 145 clients in over 50 countries to date.

June 26, 2023

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems worldwide. Now in its 11th year, the GSER provides insights into the world’s leading startup ecosystems, emerging trends, and key challenges facing entrepreneurs. It is based on extensive research and analysis of data from 3.5 million startups across 290 global ecosystems and over a decade of independent research and providing policy advice to more than 145 clients in over 50 countries to date.

Press Release

Johannesburg, South Africa - The 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network was launched on the 15TH of June, 2023 at The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam. The GSER is powered by the world’s most comprehensive and quality-controlled dataset on startup ecosystems. Informed by data on 3.5 million startups across 290+ global ecosystems, the report provides compelling new insights and deep knowledge about startup trends around the world.

June 23, 2023

Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network Launch 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

Johannesburg, South Africa – The 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network was launched on the 15TH of June, 2023 at The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam. The GSER is powered by the world’s most comprehensive and quality-controlled dataset on startup ecosystems. Informed by data on 3.5 million startups across 290+ global ecosystems, the report provides compelling new insights and deep knowledge about startup trends around the world.

Press Release

The inaugural inclusive Fintech Forum focused on fostering strategies for the inclusive and sustainable development of Fintech. Over the past three days, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and foundations gathered in Kigali to align on the implementation, policies and partnerships that will harness technology to accelerate greater financial inclusion.

June 21, 2023

With a US$3bn Valuation, Flutterwave is Africa’s Startup King and Unicorn

The inaugural inclusive Fintech Forum focused on fostering strategies for the inclusive and sustainable development of Fintech. Over the past three days, policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and foundations gathered in Kigali to align on the implementation, policies and partnerships that will harness technology to accelerate greater financial inclusion.

Kizito Okechukwu

Jonathan Ortmans, the President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), said in the recently published 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) that “Innovation ecosystems benefit from wide engagement by the most diverse array of communities. In fact, world-changing ideas emerge faster when we acknowledge unconscious bias and meaningfully engage people with unique experiences and histories”.

June 14, 2023

Innovation Ecosystems Benefit More from Inclusivity & Diversity

Jonathan Ortmans, the President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), said in the recently published 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) that “Innovation ecosystems benefit from wide engagement by the most diverse array of communities. In fact, world-changing ideas emerge faster when we acknowledge unconscious bias and meaningfully engage people with unique experiences and histories”.

Kizito Okechukwu