SA Startup Act Movement

Join us at the G20 Startup Policy Global Learning Lab — shaping SA’s new Startup Policy with DSBD & Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies. 📅 21 Nov | 08:00–13:30 👉 Register: forms.gle/in2NU4b3FPrjqTWS9

🚀 South Africa's startups can compete globally—but they need better policies, funding and market access to thrive. 📖 Read the report: bit.ly/4lUSVSK #StartupAct #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Less red tape. More innovation. A Startup Act can help simplify regulations, attract investment, and support startup growth. Join the Movement: bit.ly/3kwdQKl #JoinTheMovement #StartupAct #Innovation

🚀 New Report Alert! Discover the policy reforms needed to unlock South Africa's startup potential. 📖 Read the Startup Policy & Global Competitiveness Report: bit.ly/4eRS7YZ

Policy reform takes collective action. 🇿🇦 If you believe SA needs: 🚀 A competitive Startup Visa 💰 Smarter capital frameworks 📜 Startup-friendly policy 👉 Watch. 👉 Share. 👉 Join the Movement. startupact.co.za/join-the-mo… #JoinTheMovement #StartupAct #InnovationSA

🌍 Driving Startup Growth Beyond National Policy The SA Startup Act shapes national policy ✅ but real growth needs regional & local action: Our report shares insights on how PDM stakeholders can turn policy into jobs, innovation & growth. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4b1Za11

30 years ago, the world’s biggest companies were industrial giants. Today, they’re venture-backed tech firms. That shift happened because capital was allowed to take risk. Now we need velocity , and policies that let startups scale here. 📰 Read more: businessday.co.za/opinion/20…

We focus on funding rounds & headlines, but miss the real work: building founders, strengthening support systems, and aligning policy. Change isn’t just more money — it’s better systems. Join the Movement. Let’s complete the ecosystem. 🚀 👉 startupact.co.za/join-the-mo…

🌸 Speaker Spotlight | Zanele Matome, Founder of Welo Trailblazing HealthTech founder Catch her fireside chat “Her Global Journey” at the Women in Tech Global Growth & Policy Breakfast. 📅 27 Oct | 📍 Sandton 👉 Register: forms.gle/tJA55nQK2vAHBDpNA

🌸 Speaker Spotlight | Phumzile Chifunyise MD of SiMODiSA & Lead of the SA Startup Act Movement joins the Women in Tech Breakfast to share how startup reforms drive global growth for women in tech. 📍 JSE Sandton | 🗓️ 27 Oct | ⏰ 08:30–11:30 👉 forms.gle/tJA55nQK2vAHBDpNA

🌸 You’re invited! Join the Women in Tech Global Growth & Policy Breakfast with the SA Startup Act Movement & JSE. 📅 Mon, 27 Oct | 🕗 08:30–11:30 | 📍 One Exchange Square, Sandton 👉 Register now: forms.gle/F9gAuKxUQaqGmbsu6

🚀 Joburg isn’t just SA’s economic engine — it’s fast becoming the innovation capital. 💡 Bold founders, rising investment, real impact If Joburg leads, a Startup Act could propel ALL of SA. 👉 Read: bit.ly/45ZqkkY

📊 The journey continues! In 2023, we launched the first Startup Act Progress Report to track policy reforms across Africa. Now, our latest edition dives even deeper — from digital skills to funding & startup growth. 🚀 Read both reports here 👉 bit.ly/3YxohSU

Call for Nominations! The SA Startup Act Movement is looking for new Steering Committee members. If you’re passionate about shaping startup policy, bringing networks, insights & fresh ideas, this is your chance to make real impact! 👉 Nominate here: forms.gle/8oUw2ieX15Rtv12o9

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🚨 SA’s local policies aren’t built for high-growth startups — and it’s costing jobs & growth. Join the #StartupAct LED Research Roundtable 🗓️ 17 July | ⏰ 12:00–15:00 Seats are limited. Register now 👉 forms.gle/k2xiNXge5Ve8QDb76 🚀 #StartupsSA

📢 Join us for the Startup Act LED Research Roundtable with SALGA! 🚀 Unpack key findings, propose policy solutions & help shape startup-friendly local economies. 📅 17 July | 🕙 12:00–15:00 📧 RSVP: [email protected] 🔗 forms.gle/k2xiNXge5Ve8QDb76

👀 Ever wonder what qualifies as a High-Growth Startup? ✅ <5 yrs old ✅ SA-based ✅ <R100m turnover ✅ Innovation focus ✅ R&D or IP ownership Find out if you meet the mark 👉 bit.ly/3kwdQKl #SAStartupAct #InnovationMatters

We’re back! 🚀 Save the Date for the next Startup Policy Roadshow with SU LaunchLab & UK-SA Tech Hub! 🗓️ 27 June 2025 | 09:00 📍 Microsoft Teams Fresh startup policy insights, bold conversations & your voice at the table. #StartupPolicySA #SAStartupAct

🎙 Speaker Spotlight: Phumzile Chifunyise — MD of SiMODiSA & Secretariat of SA Startup Act Movement. Championing startup-friendly policies, financial inclusion & youth voices in policy reform. 📅 26 June | 16:00 | Tshimologong 🔗 forms.gle/3nLhLyYkc8nKVjJb7 #YouthMonth2025