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Women in ICT 2020

Register now for the Women in ICT 2020 seminar on the 29th August. Aspire Solutions’ directors, Mike Steyn and Mushfiqoh Samodien will be panelists at this transformational event that seeks to address the skills gap and help women prepare for the 4th industrial revolution through education, training and skills development.

The Women in ICT initiative was founded by Kim Palmer, chairperson of On The Ball Foundation.  Kim a successful female entrepreneur whose IT training college, On The Ball College, has been running for almost two decades. Kim is passionate about creating tangible social impact by creating opportunities for young girls to engage with technology to better prepare them for the 4th industrial revolution through her robotics programs, ICT training as well as this annual event.

Once a year in August, as part of the  women’s month celebrations, the college hosts an event where young girls and ICT industry experts come together to share ideas, present opportunities and collaborate towards the growth and advancement of women in tech.

Date: 29 August 2020

Time: 09:00am – 14:00am

ASPIRE SOLUTIONS GROW 20

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Who is eligible to enter the Grow 20 series competition?

The competition is open to tech startups that are registered and have been in operation for at least 1 year. Employees of Aspire solutions and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the Grow 20 series.

2. How can I enter the Grow 20 series competition?

To enter the competition, create a video about your business and submit it through the submission page on our website after completing the entry form. The video must not be longer than 5 minutes.

3. What should be included in the video submission?

  • The video must include an introduction to your startup.
  • Your core product or service.
  • Why do you believe your startup deserves to win?
  • What the money would do for your business.

4. When is the deadline for submissions/ the end of the competition?

The deadline for video submissions and the end of the competition is on 31st August, 2024.

5. How will the winner be selected?

The winner will be selected based on innovation and the potential impact of the cash injection on the startup. A panel of judges from Aspire Solutions will review all submissions.

6. When will the winner be announced?

The winner will be announced on 1st September on our social media platforms: Instagram and Linkedin.

7. What is the prize?

The winning startup will receive a cash injection of R20 000 and mentorship from Aspire Solutions.

8. Can I submit more than one video?

Each startup is limited to ONLY one video submission.

9. What format should the video be in?

The video should be in MP4 format and must not exceed 100mb in size.

10. How will my video be used?

By entering the competition, you agree that Aspire Solutions may use your video for promotional purposes on our website and social media channels.