Microsoft will give African start-ups a leg up through partnerships with global investors.
The Innovation Hub has welcomed five start-ups into its pre-incubation programme, and one into its main incubation programme.
Three start-ups could feature in the Built for Africa App store and will benefit from Samsung's extensive distribution network across Africa.
The majority of business owners in the countries believe they are the major source of technology innovation, say Accenture.
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Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.
The partnership looks to empower over 3 000 South Africans by funding start-up initiatives.
Competition calls for innovative ideas in ICT, biochemistry, health, and ICT sectors.
OnShowHouse.com shows location-specific properties for sale that will be on show over a particular weekend.
An e-commerce solution promises a safe online shopping experience through social recommendation.
An online property-marketing portal caters to lower-income property buyers and renters.
The service collects documents from multiple sources and makes them easy to access, search, edit and share.
A new Web site lets users choose which companies may contact them, and provides financial rewards in return.
The free service suggests nearby restaurants to users and automates the ordering process.