THE information technology has transformed the way companies produce and sell their goods and services, while opening up new markets and new business models.
This has opened up vast opportunities for businesses, institutions and individuals to engage on the new digital space bringing about transformation across all sectors in our economy.
From the historical perspective, innovation has proven to be an essential driver of economic progress that benefits consumers, businesses and the economy as a whole, like how the steam engine and electricity transformed the way did things over 100 years ago.
Innovation described from the economic point of view is the development and application of ideas and technologies that improve goods and services or make their production more efficient.
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The Vodacom Digital Accelerator programme is a good example of corporate support of the innovation ecosystem.
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The Vodacom Digital Accelerator being among the most impactful local accelerators has shaped startups for almost a year.
"These startups will be provided with technical and marketing support to ensure maximum success. The Vodacom Digital Accelerator programme has been a platform for startups to pitch their revolutionary ideas. Startups have been very participative. We were happy with the large number of applications, which were over 500 startups. This shows the growth of the Innovation Ecosystem in
Overall winner CEO of Smart Class, a company dealing with connecting students with tutors and learning online,
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Mansura Mtibora, Cofounder of Ninsiima e-Dispensary, who was second runnerups in the competition, shared her experience on the Vodacom Digital Accelerator programme.
"It's from Vodacom Digital Accelerator and the knowledge gained there; we manage to strategise our marketing approach and start paying a visit to different media houses. Mentorship from the programme helps us develop many useful documents, which also take us to another milestone, as the document helped us apply to different programmes. We have been qualifying to be part of the programmes, such as The Future is Female Mentorship Programme. We have much appreciation for this. The whole Ninsiima and Ninsiima e-Dispensary team thanks to the exceptional mentors,
Beltro, a data analytics company, giving companies insights to better understand their consumers, Frederick Apina, the founder of Beltro said, "When we heard about Vodacom Accelerator, we were inspired to be part of it. We saw our participation in the Vodacom Accelerator to bring growth and development potential to our startup. Beltro has benefited from the knowledge, insight, and business opportunities made available by the programme. Participation in the accelerator has been a fantastic experience! It has given us an additional energy boost and driven us to think in new ways."
Among the key mentors in the Vodacom Digital Accelerator, one of the most successful entrepreneurs
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"We were happy to hear startups pitch their ideas and had many people tune in to witness innovative companies make their mark in
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