Key Takeaways:
- Innovation City is South Africa’s first international innovation collaboration space, strengthening digital entrepreneurship through co-creation.
- Through their partnership with Epicenter Stockholm, Innovation City has access to over 500 member companies, accelerating Cape Town’s digital ambitions.
- Located in Cape Town and led by Kieno Kammies and Stephan Ekbergh, the company was created to make a significant impact on the Information Technology and Social Entrepreneurship industry in South Africa.
- The future holds immense potential for Innovation City to reshape the digital entrepreneurial landscape in South Africa and beyond.
It’s a first for South Africa: an innovation collaboration space aimed at bolstering digital entrepreneurship. Named Innovation City, this Cape Town-based start-up, founded by Kieno Kammies and Stephan Ekbergh, is set on transforming the entrepreneurial landscape of South Africa and driving digital success through co-creation. Adopting a selective, invitation-only model, Innovation City curates its community meticulously, ensuring a vibrant mix of digital start-ups, scale-ups, corporates, intrapreneurs, and innovators.
Through a strategic partnership with Epicenter Stockholm, Innovation City links Cape Town’s budding digital enterprises with a vast network of more than 500 member companies. This relationship provides Cape Town’s digital community with a fast track for their ambitions, allowing them easy access to a vibrant, international innovation ecosystem.
What sets Innovation City apart is unlike other co-working spaces, it leans heavily towards digital innovation fostering a tangible culture of co-creation. They have effectively set a stage for the passionate ‘world changers’ to go beyond the conventional and spark novel digital solutions. This unique approach coupled with their established international partnerships offers local entrepreneurs an attractive platform for growth and collaboration that did not exist previously.
Additionally, Innovation City also contributes to the emerging field of social entrepreneurship in South Africa. The space provides resources, networking opportunities, and support to entrepreneurs tackling societal issues with digital tools. Thus, Innovation City isn’t just about advancing digital industry; it’s about making the world a better place through innovation.
As the digital age surges forward, so does the need for breakthrough collaborative spaces like Innovation City. As South Africa’s pioneer in innovation collaboration, the future of Innovation City is tied to the future of digital entrepreneurship in the region. As the country’s digital ambitions continue to grow, so too will Innovation City’s impact on the economy and society at large.
For those interested in being part of this transformative journey, you can connect with Innovation City on their social media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, and explore their vision at their website and be part of this transformative journey.
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