Business Speed Dating: your last chance to join! Plus, weigh in on Cape Town's next smart move ☕🚀
Thirty founders under 30. One afternoon of pre-matched pitches to investors and growth partners who could help take their businesses further. Now in its fifth edition, Business Speed Dating returns on 18 November. Founder applications close 31 Oct and Growth Partner applications close 6 Nov.
Cape Town is voting. But what should a truly smart city prioritise?
If you could put one tech-driven initiative at the top of the next City Council's agenda, what would it be?
Have your say! We'll share the results in our next mailer.
Innovation City Launches Monthly Founder Wellness Series
Innovation City is launching a monthly Founder Wellness Event Series focused on the human side of building a business. Everyone is welcome. Read more here.
The Golden Triangle of Financial Security
Franc CEO Thomas Brennan explains why balancing savings, debt and financial protection is essential to building lasting wealth. Read more here.
Enter the 2026 South African Startup Awards
Now in their fourth year, the awards offer startups national recognition across 12 categories, with winners announced live on 18 Nov. Entries close at midday on 30 Oct here.
Nineteen58 Introduces AI Agent Eve
Meet Eve, Nineteen58’s newest AI agent, and hear where agents are delivering results in sales, collections, bookings and support. Online on 12 Nov, 6pm to 7pm. Register here.
Africa Tech Festival Invites Startups and Investors to Cape Town
Africa Tech Festival returns to the CTICC from 17 to 19 Nov, bringing founders, investors and tech leaders together to shape Africa’s digital future. Grab your Startup or Investor Pass here!
Beyond Survival Mode: The Science of Resilience & the Power of Authenticity
06 NOVEMBER 2026, 07h00 - 08h30
Mental health practitioner and speaker Louise Niemann draws on psychology, neuroscience and her own journey through adversity to explore why high performance doesn’t always mean wellbeing. Get your ticket here.
Nespresso x Innovation City: Community Coffee Rave
26 NOVEMBER 2026, 07h00 - 08h30
Start your morning with great coffee, good music and even better company at our Community Coffee Rave in partnership with Nespresso! Try the new Giorno Mini in a real workplace setting, with music by DJ Kurt April. Register here.
Stillness & Sound: A Guided Sound Journey
11 DECEMBER 2026, 12h00 - 13h00
Take an hour to pause and simply be present. Join us for a guided sound journey led by Varya Nekhina. Designed for founders, leaders, creatives and anyone who rarely stops! No experience needed - bring a mat. Limited spaces. Get your ticket here.
