#PODCAST 10,000 Euros and a networking tour to Ireland are among the prizes at this year's Irish Tech Challenge #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - €10,000 in funding and a once-in-a-lifetime curated networking tour to Ireland awaits the winners of this year's Irish Tech Challenge South Africa. Building on the success of previous editions, this year's challenge aims to accelerate the growth of SA-owned, tech startups aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Companies in green technology, health care, education and water hygiene are particularly encouraged to apply, forming as part of the challenge's aim to address pressing global issues while promoting economic development and job creation in the country. Vuyo Pakade is the founder of Foonda Africa, a local talent marketplace. He was among the winners last year and joined us to explain how the challenge can accelerate and unlock the full potential of participating startups...