The Empire Partner Foundation Tech Hub is a non-profit organisation that was started by a group of young South Africans. Our goal is to build South Africa, and eventually the continent of Africa, by solving key challenges through tech. The Empire Partner Foundation has launched multiple activities to achieve their goal in building Africa in Tech.
We have a wide range of technologies at EPF Tech Hub that support Africa’s progress and development. As a technology community, we promote innovative thinking. We bring people together with similar interests, but with a focus on technology to create an environment that enables both individuals and businesses to thrive. We support the progress and development of Africa with technology
The Incubation hub is an opportunity for the winning hackathon teams to build a tech start up around their winning solutions from the hackathons.
We believe that the solutions our country needs lie in its youth, therefore we pride ourselves on developing young entrepreneurs with radical ideas and disruptive solutions that are innovative and sustainable
The EPF Tech Fund is a privately managed Venture Capital Company. The investors in the fund are companies that are committed to future-proofing Africa by investing in youth-led technology solutions that are scalable across the continent. We look for high-growth, high-impact businesses able to deliver exceptional returns along with sustained socio-economic impact.
We have the courage to invest in the youth that will build our future.
We believe that the solutions our country needs lie in its youth, therefore we pride ourselves on developing young entrepreneurs with radical ideas and disruptive solutions that are innovative and sustainable.
We provide each team with valuable insight from various industry experts and thought leaders to ensure that they’re well-equipped to enter the industry.
Structured sessions that involve the practicalities of starting a business, e.g. marketing strategies, applying for funding, etc.
We equip every individual with interpersonal and social skills that they’d need to network and form business relationships, as well as leadership skills.
Defining your solution, building a business model, and identifying key resources
Create a brand identity, solidify a market strategy, leverage social media platforms for marketing.
How to operate a business in the growth stage.
Financial models, targeting investors, developing collateral for pitches.
A water management system that allows you to measure water quality through a water pump with integrated sensors. You can then manage the system through a dashboard.
Agri-Code consists of Carol Khoza, Naomi Bisimwa, Phumlani Ntshangase, Thato Lesetla, Tinyiko Ntluri, and Christine Bisimwa, who leads the team.
A USSD code that allows SASSA grant recipients to access their funds without having to wait in long lines at the post office or grocery shop.
Insert Team Name Here is made up of Nceba Dumasi, Katlego Mokoena , Boipelo Marima, and Nobantu Gumbi.
A breath analyzer that can predict the likelihood of a respiratory infection by requiring the user to breath in their phone’s microphone. Doc App is another product that digitizes patient files that doctors can access through a cloud.
Digital Pulse is made of Chris Govender, Gabriel Cassim, and Devakshan Naicker, who leads the team.
Ed-Friend is a fully established gamified web application offering foundation learners more immerse teaching with an implementation of fun visuals that also enhances the flavor of Mzansi touch and to an extent specialized education services. The business has the capacity for extending to private self-service.
The Committee is made up of Chester Muyeza, Comfort Tlaka, Kabelo Malatji, Junaid Rachidi, Joshua Vilanculo, and Jacob Swati.
A community-based service delivery application, whereby if the community is in need of an emergency service that the people cannot depend on, the members of the community can provide assistance to each other.
The Legends is made up of Leewayne Maponga, Munashe Maponga, Wesley Masunika, and Isabel Bocolo.
A platform that provides access to local government opportunities for the youth through a tech stack that includes identification verification services, company registration, compliance checks, skills growth opportunities, and e-tender opportunity notifications all while reducing spending for clients.
Kingsman is made of Espen Koko, Dennica Theko, Katleho Mpheqeke, Kabelo Moses, Padi, Isaya Mlambo, and Ronald Qobolo, who leads the team.
An integrated enterprise solution for both private and government entities that allows for the posting, pre-adjudication, and application of tenders via an online portal. It also serves as a document management system that negates the need to process printed applications. It further incorporates a payment system allowing for seamless turnkey solution. Doing all this while remaining paperless.
What The Hack is made of Bonolo Pertunia Kau, Nloso Zulu, Karabo Masenyadiloana, Elvis Nkululeko Hlatshwayo, and Bonolo Ngebane, who leads the team.
An integrated enterprise solution for both private and government entities that allows for the posting, pre-adjudication, and application of tenders via an online portal. It also serves as a document management system that negates the need to process printed applications. It further incorporates a payment system allowing for a seamless turnkey solution.
What The Hack is made of Bonolo Pertunia Kau, Nloso Zulu, Karabo Masenyadiloana, Elvis Nkululeko Hlatshwayo, and Bonolo Ngebane, who leads the team.
A digital platform that provides a simpler way to report crime incidents and an effective way to access the law enforcement department in the case of a crime.
Cool Hacks is made of Linton Ndlovu, Linda Bhengu, Sonwabo Vena, Alec Shelembe, Gladys Mkhatshwa, and Whitney Noxolo Khoza, who leads the team.
Mobile application that helps prevent GBV by identifying and analysing any signs of abuse
The Winning Team. is made of Pule Mmathabo, Keitumetse Bokaba, Daisy Mangue and Lulamile Mkhungela
Smile app employs technology to help with mental illness treatment in workplaces in order to improve the employee’s quality of life. The app integrates the user, HR department and health care practitioner, at the same time, ensures the anonymity and privacy of the user until the user decides to disclose either on a chat or one on one consultation.
Cool Hacks 2 team is made of Placide Ebongue, Nomfundo Cele, Senzo Ndlovu
Their solution applies the internet of things to public transportation to enhance mobility as a service (in a scalable and accessible manner) such that daily commuters can travel in a convenient, safe, and efficient manner.
Technoprenures are made of Emmanual Mbuya,Eugene Ndlovu ,Chadrack Mulamba and Buhle Mpala
Their solution is a mobile app that locates accredited people around you who who can mentor you through the Microsoft learning paths. They intern get remuneration for mentoring you ss a micro Job.
Micro Apps is made of Bruce Mphikwa, Sphesihle Mbonambi, Ignecious Maila Ntokozo Zunguza and Mamakhethe Edith Matsau.
SAAS is a website that allows farmers to auction their agricultural business products and includes a live meet platform, a chat platform and a live assistant for agricultural seminars and an info page where people in agriculture can learn more about the sector which also includes AI technology that can analyze the health and color of crops.
Tech Swat is made of Lebatho Makopo, Happy Mabena, Nozipho Mashapa, Leratho Tihako and Angelic Mokoena
This is based on a software that will be assisting Farmers with when to plant , what to plant at which season, what type of Fertilizer is being used , tracking how the plants are doing , Getting the government’s innovation and sponsorships and more in one user-friendly Software.
Makwarela campus 123 is made of Ondwela Luvhimbi, Khathutshelo, Maxa Governor, Murendeni Musi, Tshanduko Walter Madida, Tondani Mamphiswana, Rudzani Mushathama, Khondani Kaphathe and Mutondi Ramukhuba.
Hydro-alert is an application that assess water Quality and manage water consumption per household. It detects burst pipes and sends detailed report with location and photo as evidence to the municipality. It also provides marketplace for repairs product and allow small business to be utilised for their services.
Busiswa Mwelase. (Team leader), Ipeleng Lekalakala, Siyanda Kunene, Nonkululeko Shongwe, Tevin Hlebela, Nkatego Rosemana ,Prince Moche, Alina Mokhathi
Their solution is a business networking platform, called Juvinae Smart Energy, for IPP’s, renewable energy companies & investors, that allows all parties to engage in promoting & initiating re- newable energy & recycling projects.
Sibonginkosi Mazibuko, Letlhogonolo Koikoi, Nozipho Mthembu Bottom Row: Emmanuel Nsanga, Lundiphile Matomela, Sharon Mathabathe
Archangel, is a digital platform with a payment gateway/pro- cessor that supports all the major currencies including cryptocurrencies and al- lows funders to easily find and learn about IPP’s as well as fund specific projects.
Thuto Serapelo, Lesego Motsi, Mpho Mofokeng, Gilbert Macheke, Tshikuvhe Phetho, Tshegofatso Dingaan, Varity Ramogayana
Digital Kei. The function of the app is to equip the youth with necessary skills into becoming entrepreneurs such as agricultural skills & selling platform, digital skills, online tutoring, Forex, Software Development and many more.
Asithandile Ngubane (Team Leader), John Mogashoa, Sindiswa Mnisi, Esihle Ntozini. Bottom Row: Sithabile Mafuleka, Tumiso Motalaota, Dina Komape, Tsoeu Monyane.
SmartTrade is a web-based platform thatuses an API system to assist SMMEs to access new markets, reduce business costsand increase efficiency and productivity. In addition, We also provide an app thatwill be integrated with the websites which focuses more on the daily businessoperations, e.g Service, Sales, Manufacturing and Marketing.
Sibusiso Magwaxaza (Team Leader), Hope Nkabinde, Elelwani Makulan, Tshegofatso Mmakola. Bottom Row: Nduduzo Shabalala, Clarence Mantiya, Precious Myemane, Sisipo Songo
Kasi Centric Kasi is a WhatsApp Biz bot that collects and reports on customer info (incl. demographics) and business transactional data, through scanning virtual and physical customer cards. Shoppers present the virtual or physical card to the vendor to pay for goods and services whilst the vendors scan the card to document customer payments for goods and services purchased.
Mamello Mofokeng, Alex Thotse, Sinazo Mona (Deputy Team Leader), Nkululeko Nkosi, Mfundo Ntuli.
Built a web-based teaching and learning platform that focuses on providing teachers a simple way to assess learners and track their progress. Pupils can learn at their own pace and assess their progress in a fun and iterative way. It also
provides parents a platform to assess their children.
Ketro Sithole (Team Leader), Kgomotso Moroke (Deputy), Oscar Makwakwa, Isheanesu Dzingirai.
Microcure’, is a device that consists of an auto injector which can dispense medicine through a microneedle patch. It is ergonomically handled, based on a unique electromechanical drive system for a range of fill volumes and viscosities.
Atharv Kadam, Laukik Salunkhe (Team Leader), Girish Shivhare (Deputy Leader), Rutuja Bhoite, Meghna Pandey, Shraddha Shinde, Naman Hora, Gopinath Nair
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