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Breaking Barriers: How Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups Are Transforming South Africa

In the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), women have historically faced barriers to entry, funding challenges, and limited representation….

Bridging the Connectivity Gap: Visiosoft & Kinéis’ Game-Changing IoT Solution

In an era where real-time sensor data is crucial for operational efficiency, Visiosoft and Kinéis have joined forces to revolutionize IoT connectivity….

Applications Open for the TIA x Savant Seed Fund

Cape Town, South Africa — 28 Mar 2025 – Savant is proud to announce that APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Savant has been a TIA Seed…

Official Launch: Build Cohort 3

We’re excited to introduce the third cohort of the Savant Build Programme – 14 groundbreaking deep tech and hardware startups from across…

Meet the Founder Series: Interview with Michael Currin, CEO of Homefarm

Meet the Founder Series: Interview with Michael Currin, CEO of Homefarm When most people think of modern farming, they’re likely to picture…

Drafting The Perfect Funding Application

Drafting The Perfect Funding Application Securing funding from programmes or funds can be game-changing for early-stage companies, but first, it often involves…

Leading Innovation: From Radiographer to CEO

Leading Innovation: From Radiographer to CEO It is with immense pride that I share the news of my appointment as the Chief…

Creating a Winning Pitch Deck: Strategies and Best Practices for Early-Stage Startups

Creating a Winning Pitch Deck: Strategies and Best Practices for Early-Stage Startups Cape Town, South Africa — 21 Jan 2025 — While…

Navigating Deep-tech: Insights from Industry Experts on Hardware Development and Commercialisation

Navigating Deep-tech: Insights from Industry Experts on Hardware Development and Commercialisation Cape Town, South Africa — 5 Dec 2024 — Deep-tech presents…

Savant Invests in BioAge: Revolutionising Sustainable Farming for a Greener Future

Savant Invests in BioAge: Revolutionising Sustainable Farming for a Greener Future Cape Town, South Africa — 13 Nov 2024 — At Savant,…

Applications Open for Savant Build Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech in Africa

Applications Open for Savant Build Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech in Africa Cape Town, South Africa — 05 Nov 2024 – Savant is…