Category: Events
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The AWP Network partners with SIPA’s Pan African-Network (SPAN)
Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents the 7th Annual African Diplomatic Forum (ADF) to be held at SIPA on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. Organized by SIPA’s Pan African-Network (SPAN), this year’s conference is themed The New Frontier of African Leadership. A new generation of leaders in Africa…
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Winners Announced: The AWP Network Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner: Cassandra Ntiamoah, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, “Africhic” A contemporary clothing line design with an African twist. Runner-Up, Ahmadu Abdullah/ @vanheusen_2, FCT Abuja, Nigeria Runner-Up, Akachi Nwoke /@visagesparfait , FCT Abuja, Nigeria, Visages Parfait The AWP Network congratulates all winners and thanks everyone who shared their stories. See additional photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100746889@N02/ …
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Apply: Women4Africa 2014 Awards
Submissions for nominations for the ‘Women4Africa Awards UK 2014’ event is now open. All nominations will be treated in confidence and only viewed by the selection panel and category sponsors. Learn more about the awards here : http://www.women4africa.com/categories-2/ Eligibility: A woman is eligible to enter the ‘ Women4Africa Awards UK’ 2014 if; • She is resident in the…
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African Techpreneurs: Your Chance to Win $1 Million
Salesforce.com (#salesforcehack) just launched the largest single hackathon prize at $1 Million. Developers will create the next killer mobile app on the Salesforce Platform, the world’s number one cloud platform, for a chance to win $1 million. “With the rise of social networks and the proliferation of mobile devices, developers everywhere want to capitalize on the…
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Microsoft South Africa Wants Black-Owned Software Companies
Microsoft South Africa launched a nationwide search for black-owned software product development firms to join its highly successful enterprise development program. The RFP is open to black-owned software companies across South Africa with a maximum of 50 employees and a maximum turnover of R15 million a year. The company recently kicked off a public Request…
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Launch Your Business Idea in the UK
The UKTI Sirius Program aims to attract the brightest and best student and recent graduate entrepreneurs to set up their businesses in the UK. Whether you have an early idea or an established business plan, you can apply to this program. Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive package including financial contribution, a place in one…
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Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards
Young entrepreneurs (aged 30 or under) are invited to submit inspiring initiatives that tackle the challenge of sustainable living. Prize: €200,000 in financial support and tailored mentoring will be awarded to the seven most impressive entries. Deadline: November 1, 2013 Apply here: http://www.changemakers.com/sustliving#competition
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Telkom Open Innovation Mega Challenge
Telkom announced the Open Innovation ‘Mega Challenge’ to all South African innovators. The company has invited all small and medium business, universities, research institutes, not-for-profit organisations, start-ups, individual inventors, and innovators to respond to the challenge with innovative proposals for technologies and solutions. The challenge is based on a theme of products for the future that…
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Apply to the 2013 Development Case Competition
The World Bank invites individuals and teams of up to five (5) creative thinkers (who are 18-35 years old) to submit a proposal for one of the four development cases that highlight real life challenges facing development organizations. The Development Case competition model is a platform for discussion and results. This year’s theme, cultivating an…
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