Academic commercialisation
Universities are a vital source of research and innovation, but how is the country faring in monetising academic work?
Smart startups that you can really stick your feet into.
What sort of wealth can be created by founders when selling their startups?
After a protracted legal battle, it’s still not clear whether government’s Technology Innovation Agency will ever see anywhere close to the sum it was expecting for investment in a multimillion-dollar biotech startup.
South Africa’s startup scene is showing signs of maturity as investments and acquisitions become increasingly common.
It takes more than a bright idea to commercialise startups in Africa; it requires an ecosystem.
Is South Africa’s prominent place in the African startup scene under threat?
International investors are flocking to invest in African startups.
In addition to a high-pressure day job, Justin Spratt somehow finds time to help startups in South Africa.
There is a large and vibrant ICT industry in the Western Cape, but most of the companies are still tiny.
Yes, the global IT and telecom sectors are in dire straits. But this is not about WorldCom or KPNQwest.