Networking for Entrepreneurs Around Africa

Blue Catalyst has a fresh and bold approach to catalysing new businesses into sustainable commercial entities with the principal goal of facilitating economic activity rather than the maximisation of returns. The Blue Catalyst Network creates a framework for interaction between individuals and organisations to promote the interests of this sector within the Gauteng region and the country as a whole. The goals of the initiative are as follows:

• Increase the number of sustainable start-up technology- and knowledge-intensive businesses in Gauteng and South Africa – smart entrepreneurs.

• Assist in the transfer of technology from innovators to organisations who can commercially utilise the innovations.

• Assist smart entrepreneurs who need help in overcoming obstacles to starting businesses and commercialising innovations.

• Showcase successful smart entrepreneurs to expose their ideas and encourage others, and promote reward and recognition for their efforts.