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Township south africa solutions1/11/2024 Participants will be the given the opportunity to solve problems in three categories with a specific focus on application in the Western Cape and South African township environment. “ The main purpose of the Township Tech initiative is to build capability and strengthen Township Technology solutions”, says Ian Merrington, Chief Executive Officer of the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative. “ CiTi is delighted to have so many partners and funders that joined the ranks in the 2nd year of the project” Platforms like these create awareness and we can instill an interest and culture to use technologies to overcome the myriad of challenges residents living in townships” Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth City of Cape Town. I am excited to be a part of the online Township Tech hackathon. The City is an avid supporter of CiTi and the incredible work they do to promote the technology sector. And partners like the Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) are key to helping in realising this status. “ I am proud to say Cape Town is living up to its title of Tech Capital of Africa. Teams of between two to five members should register before the online briefing on the 14:00 on 1st of April 2022. The aim of the initiative is to ignite innovative solutions that will not only promote growth but also provide opportunities for new businesses and tech ideas to gain exposure and potential investment.Ĭape Town based technologists wanting to make a difference and come up with innovative solutions to our hackathon themes and challenges are encouraged to participate and enter the hackathon competition. (The City of Cape Town) The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi), ABSA and Telkom invites Cape Town Township technologists, tech students and entrepreneurs to the second online TownshipTech hackathon taking place on 1, 2 and 3 April 2022.
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