Irish Tech Challenge South Africa – Showcase Day 2025
Join us at Dogpatch Labs on Friday, 12 December, 15:30–18:30, for the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa Showcase Day—a celebration of innovation, collaboration and breakthrough African tech.
This marks the finale of the Irish Immersion Week, where seven standout South African founders spent the week connecting with Ireland’s tech ecosystem. Powered by the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Technology Innovation Agency, the programme strengthens ties between Irish expertise and South African entrepreneurship to advance globally impactful solutions.
Come meet the 2025 cohort, hear their pitches, and discover how their technologies are driving progress across AI, AgriTech, EdTech, Cybersecurity, Assistive Mobility, Circular Design and the Creator Economy.
2025 Cohort
What The Foresight (WTF): Digital foresight and readiness tools for future-focused organisations
VERA: Secure communication and verifiable data exchange for trusted B2B transactions
Premier Agric: Tech for climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems
MindCiti: AI-guided skills development, learning, and smart job matching
Navwok Technology: Intelligent assistive navigation for people with visual impairments
Lilly Loompa: Sustainable homeware created through upcycled materials
COVO: Analytics and campaign tools for Africa’s creator economy
Agenda – 12 December 2025
15:30–16:00 – Doors Open
16:00–16:20 – Welcome
16:20–17:10 – Pitches
17:10–17:30 – Closing
17:30–18:30 – Networking & Canapés
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Dogpatch Labs is wheelchair accessible; our team is available to assist.