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Cape Town, South Africa — 30 Jun 2025 A moment to reflect It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2025! It’s…

When I joined Savant in 2024, it felt like the natural next step in my career. Throughout my years in veterinary clinical…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Official Launch: Build Cohort 3 hero image

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 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  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 Cape Town, South Africa — 21 Jan 2025 — While…

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