mLab Southern Africa

Are you passionate about driving innovation and creating impact? 🙂 We’re looking for a Provincial Lead to join our team in the Northern Cape Province, This is a chance to lead exciting projects and make a difference in the local innovation ecosystem. For all the details on requirements and the job spec, click here: https://bit.ly/4fdFd5N Good luck!💚

We are super delighted to announce that we won 2nd place in the category “Lab Supporting Grassroots Innovators” at the 2024 Grassroots Innovation Awards.🙂 The awards were held at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre yesterday, alongside the 2024 Science Forum South Africa. This award reflects our commitment to supporting innovators who build from the ground up, turning bold ideas into impactful solutions. Thank you Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and Technology Innovation Agency.💚

The empowerment of youth with the skills they need to secure employment remains a major priority for us. We are proud to announce that The Innovation Hub has entrusted us with the delivery of a stipend-paid, six-month Data Annotation Training Programme for youth based in Soweto. This initiative is aimed at equipping young people with the critical digital skills required for the evolving job market. Read the full statement here: https://bit.ly/pressmLab #YouthEmpowerment #SowetoYouth #InnovationForChange

We’re calling on SMEs who need tech developed for their solutions, our CodeTribe trainees can do that for you at no cost.💚 Whether you need a sleek website or a mobile app, our trainees have the skills to bring your ideas to life. It’s a win-win situation, you’ll get access to high quality tech solutions 💯 , and our trainees gain valuable hands-on experience working on your tech. It’s simple, just register on our system, and we’ll reach out to you with the next steps 🙂. Here's the registration link: https://bit.ly/mLabtech #CodeTribe

Hey Kimberley youth, are you interested in robotics? 🤔Then join us for a fun, hands-on 2-day robot-building workshop on 28-29 November. Whether you're curious about tech, love working with your hands, or just want to try something cool and new, this workshop is for you. Bring your creativity, bring your friends, and let's make bots. Space is limited , bespreek jou plek now by signing up here: https://bit.ly/botsmLab Can't wait to see you.💚 #YouthEmpowerment

Here’s a quick look at the masterclasses held yesterday as part of the Scaling for Impact SOFI-2 programme workshops. 😎 SA and UK SMEs came together to learn about innovation, commercialisation, and strategies for scaling out and up. These sessions were all about sharing practical insights and actionable strategies to drive real impact. #SOFI2

We’re on an exciting trip in the UK with 9 South African SMEs. They’re here to connect with UK innovators and take on big challenges around food, energy, and water. It’s all about exchanging ideas and creating real-world solutions together. This journey is part of the Innovate UK Business Connect and Technology Innovation Agency - supported Scaling Out for Impact (SOFI-2) programme. And we’re proud to be here as a business support partner, helping these SA SMEs make the most of this opportunity. 😊 #SOFI2

CodeTribe aims to equip young people with the skills they need to find employment. We're excited to share that Mpho Gift Zondo, a talented CodeTribe graduate, has successfully secured a Developer job. 😊 We’re also thrilled to watch his growth in the tech world and proud of his achievements. Read more about Mpho’s journey with CodeTribe and get an update on his work life here: https://bit.ly/3YkXOWT Enjoy! 💚 #CodeTribe

React is a game changer at CodeTribe and here’s reasons why we roll with it🙂: • Top-tier companies rely on it, and learning React can unlock job opportunities. • With React Native, you can build apps for Android and iOS using one codebase, saving time and money. • It's virtual DOM keeps UI updates lightning fast, delivering smooth experiences that keep users hooked. • Plus, React's huge community means tons of resources, making learning and problem solving a breeze. 🤔FYI: React is the framework that keeps the world’s biggest platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Airbnb running smoothly. #CodeTribe

It’s the lessons in entrepreneurship that truly drive growth. Last week, we hosted BoostUp workshops where early-stage entrepreneurs got hands-on experience in mastering the art of business pitching, all part of the selection process for this exciting programme. It's awesome to hear that some of these young entrepreneurs found real value in the workshop... And now we’re eagerly looking forward to see who will stay the course and rise to the challenge in the next phase.😊 #BoostUp