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Liquid Intelligent Technologies Celebrates 20 Graduates and Winner of Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme

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Twenty young entrepreneurs have completed Liquid Intelligent Technologies' Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme, aimed at addressing youth unemployment through advanced digital skills development and entrepreneurial support. The programme, currently running in the Eastern Cape and North West Province, has seen significant progress, with graduates receiving their certificates of completion and four technology start-ups pitching their businesses to a panel of industry judges. ProLink, a digital platform connecting users with verified contractors in Mthatha, emerged as the winner, securing R100,000 in seed funding and a 12-month business support package.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme has graduated 20 young entrepreneurs from the Eastern Cape and North West Province, providing them with advanced digital skills development and entrepreneurial support.
  • The programme aims to address youth unemployment through equipping young people with future-fit skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.
  • ProLink, a digital platform connecting users with verified contractors in Mthatha, won the pitchathon, securing R100,000 in seed funding and a 12-month business support package.
  • The programme has delivered tangible results, with ProLink creating two new employment opportunities and an alumna, Okuhle Badli, being appointed Co-Chair for AI, Digital Innovation, Education, and Future of Work for Y20 South Africa 2025.
  • The programme provides MICTSETA-accredited training in artificial intelligence and software development, as well as pre-incubation support to translate innovative ideas into commercially viable enterprises.
  • Initiatives like the Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme underscore Liquid South Africa's commitment to equipping young people with the technical and business skills necessary to thrive in the digital future.

Statistics:

  • 20 young entrepreneurs have completed the Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme.
  • ProLink, the winning start-up, secured R100,000 in seed funding.
  • The programme provides MIGTSETA-accredited training in artificial intelligence and software development.
  • The programme has delivered tangible results, with ProLink creating two new employment opportunities.
  • 12 months of business support package was awarded to ProLink.

Sources:

  • Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
  • APO Group.
  • M2 Communications.
  • Microsoft Founders Hub.
  • M2 PressWIRE.
  • MICTSETA (SAQA Accredited).
  • Y20 South Africa 2025.

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