Seven South African tech startups have been selected for the third Irish Tech Challenge South Africa, which aims to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology expertise, leveraging Ireland’s global tech hub status. The Irish Tech Challenge is run each year by the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland. This year’s challenge saw more than 350 entries from South African-owned, growth-stage tech start-ups focused on fulfilling the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The seven selected start-ups will undergo an intensive pre-acceleration programme with workshops, masterclasses, and mentorship sessions in South Africa. We look forward to their journeys and the impact they will have in promoting inclusive economic growth in South Africa,” said Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa Austin Gormley.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 08, 2024 09:37 UTC