23/08/2026
Consulate General of India, Cape Town, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University, held the “Exploring India-South Africa Start-up Ecosystem” event at Stellenbosch.
The event brought together entrepreneurs, start-ups, innovators, professionals, students and stakeholders from India and South Africa to engage on start-up collaboration, innovation and opportunities between the two countries.
The event was opened by High Commissioner Shri Prabhat Kumar, Stellenbosch University Rector Prof. Deresh Ramjugernath and Consul General Ms. Ruby Jaspreet.
The programme featured Mr Sahil Affriya, Founder & CEO of Shiprazor; Mr Aman Singh, Founder of The Venture Studio, creators of Webbie Shop; and Prof Willem Fourie, Director: Policy Innovation Lab, in conversation with Mr Retief Louw, Founder of Cape Codes. They all shared their experiences and encouraged the young participants to find avenues for entrepreneurial ambitions.
The engagement provided a meaningful platform to strengthen linkages between the Indian and South African start-up ecosystems and explore future avenues of collaboration.
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