The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is proud to partner with Microsoft in advancing digital innovation and entrepreneurship through the Digitech program. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the South African government's commitment to empowering ICT SMMEs, providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in the digital economy. By leveraging Microsoft’s advanced technology platforms, cloud solutions, and expert guidance, the Digitech program is accelerating the digital transformation of small businesses, fostering innovation, and enhancing their competitive edge in both local and global markets.
Through this partnership, the DCDT and Microsoft are not only supporting the development of cutting-edge digital solutions but also driving inclusive growth and job creation within the ICT sector. The program equips entrepreneurs with critical digital skills, enhances access to global markets, and facilitates collaboration with industry leaders. With initiatives like the Digitech Portal, the partnership provides SMMEs with the visibility and technical support needed to scale their solutions and contribute meaningfully to South Africa's economic growth and digital future.
Through this partnership, the DCDT and Microsoft are not only supporting the development of cutting-edge digital solutions but also driving inclusive growth and job creation within the ICT sector. The program equips entrepreneurs with critical digital skills, enhances access to global markets, and facilitates collaboration with industry leaders. With initiatives like the Digitech Portal, the partnership provides SMMEs with the visibility and technical support needed to scale their solutions and contribute meaningfully to South Africa's economic growth and digital future.
The partnership between the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and Cisco represents a powerful collaboration aimed at driving digital innovation and empowering South Africa’s ICT SMMEs through the Digitech program. By combining the DCDT’s commitment to digital transformation with Cisco’s industry-leading expertise in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technology, this partnership is equipping small businesses with the tools they need to succeed in the evolving digital economy. The integration of Cisco’s cutting-edge technologies into the Digitech platform provides SMMEs with access to scalable
digital solutions that enhance their operational efficiency, security, and competitiveness on both local and global stages.
Furthermore, the DCDT-Cisco collaboration is focused on capacity building and skills development, ensuring that entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge and training required to thrive in a technology-driven future. By facilitating workshops, mentorship programs, and access to Cisco’s global innovation resources, the partnership strengthens the growth potential of South African SMMEs, driving inclusive economic development and digital empowerment. Through this partnership, the Digitech program is better positioned to connect local innovators with international opportunities, advancing South Africa’s position as a leader in the digital economy.
digital solutions that enhance their operational efficiency, security, and competitiveness on both local and global stages.
Furthermore, the DCDT-Cisco collaboration is focused on capacity building and skills development, ensuring that entrepreneurs have access to the knowledge and training required to thrive in a technology-driven future. By facilitating workshops, mentorship programs, and access to Cisco’s global innovation resources, the partnership strengthens the growth potential of South African SMMEs, driving inclusive economic development and digital empowerment. Through this partnership, the Digitech program is better positioned to connect local innovators with international opportunities, advancing South Africa’s position as a leader in the digital economy.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has partnered with Huawei to propel South Africa’s digital transformation through the Digitech program, offering ICT SMMEs access to innovative technologies and digital solutions. Leveraging Huawei’s global expertise in 5G, cloud services, and AI, this partnership enables small and medium enterprises to harness cutting-edge digital infrastructure and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market. Through the Digitech platform, SMMEs benefit from enhanced connectivity, advanced cloud services, and digital innovation that enable them to scale their businesses and reach broader markets both locally and globally.
In addition to technology access, the DCDT-Huawei collaboration focuses on building digital skills and capacity among entrepreneurs, ensuring that local innovators are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. By providing training, mentorship, and access to Huawei’s extensive global ecosystem, the partnership is empowering SMMEs with the tools and knowledge to develop competitive solutions in areas like smart technologies, cloud computing, and digital services. This partnership strengthens the role of South African innovators in the global digital economy while promoting inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the ICT sector.
In addition to technology access, the DCDT-Huawei collaboration focuses on building digital skills and capacity among entrepreneurs, ensuring that local innovators are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. By providing training, mentorship, and access to Huawei’s extensive global ecosystem, the partnership is empowering SMMEs with the tools and knowledge to develop competitive solutions in areas like smart technologies, cloud computing, and digital services. This partnership strengthens the role of South African innovators in the global digital economy while promoting inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the ICT sector.
The partnership between the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and Nokia is a transformative step in accelerating South Africa’s digital innovation through the Digitech program. With Nokia’s leadership in telecommunications, networking, and 5G technologies, this collaboration provides ICT SMMEs with access to state-of-the-art digital infrastructure, enabling them to
create innovative solutions that meet the demands of the evolving digital economy. The Digitech platform, enhanced by Nokia’s cutting-edge technologies, is empowering small businesses to optimize their operations, improve connectivity, and scale their solutions to compete in both local and global markets.
In addition to advancing digital innovation, the DCDT-Nokia partnership is focused on developing critical skills and capacity within the ICT sector. Nokia’s involvement in the program offers entrepreneurs access to training, mentorship, and advanced research and development resources, helping them stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Through this collaboration, South African SMMEs can leverage Nokia’s expertise in areas like 5G, IoT, and smart city technologies, positioning them as key players in the global digital transformation while contributing to job creation and sustainable economic growth in the country.
create innovative solutions that meet the demands of the evolving digital economy. The Digitech platform, enhanced by Nokia’s cutting-edge technologies, is empowering small businesses to optimize their operations, improve connectivity, and scale their solutions to compete in both local and global markets.
In addition to advancing digital innovation, the DCDT-Nokia partnership is focused on developing critical skills and capacity within the ICT sector. Nokia’s involvement in the program offers entrepreneurs access to training, mentorship, and advanced research and development resources, helping them stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Through this collaboration, South African SMMEs can leverage Nokia’s expertise in areas like 5G, IoT, and smart city technologies, positioning them as key players in the global digital transformation while contributing to job creation and sustainable economic growth in the country.
The partnership between the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) is a strategic collaboration designed to boost the growth and sustainability of South Africa’s ICT SMMEs through the Digitech program. By leveraging SAVCA’s expertise in venture capital and private equity, this partnership aims to bridge the funding gap for tech-driven small businesses, providing them with greater access to capital, investment networks, and financial advisory services. The collaboration enables SMMEs within the Digitech platform to scale their innovations, expand their market reach, and attract potential investors, accelerating their growth in a competitive digital economy.
In addition to providing financial resources, the DCDT-SAVCA partnership also emphasizes capacity building and entrepreneurial development. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and access to SAVCA’s network of seasoned investors and business leaders, SMMEs gain critical insights into investment readiness, business scaling, and sustainable growth strategies. This collaboration not only empowers South African tech entrepreneurs to develop competitive digital solutions but also
promotes inclusive economic development by fostering an ecosystem where innovative startups can thrive and contribute to the broader economic transformation of the country.
In addition to providing financial resources, the DCDT-SAVCA partnership also emphasizes capacity building and entrepreneurial development. Through workshops, mentorship programs, and access to SAVCA’s network of seasoned investors and business leaders, SMMEs gain critical insights into investment readiness, business scaling, and sustainable growth strategies. This collaboration not only empowers South African tech entrepreneurs to develop competitive digital solutions but also
promotes inclusive economic development by fostering an ecosystem where innovative startups can thrive and contribute to the broader economic transformation of the country.
The partnership between the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a key initiative aimed at fostering digital innovation and entrepreneurship through the Digitech program. By combining the academic expertise and research capabilities of UJ with the DCDT’s commitment to ICT development, this collaboration is providing a robust platform for South African SMMEs to access cutting-edge research, innovation hubs, and technology resources. The partnership supports the growth of ICT startups by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to develop groundbreaking digital solutions, empowering them to compete both locally and globally.
Beyond technological access, the DCDT-UJ collaboration focuses on skills development, research, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. UJ’s advanced programs in AI, blockchain, and digital systems provide SMMEs with opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers, participate in incubator programs, and access tailored training initiatives. This partnership is also instrumental in linking academic research with industry applications, ensuring that innovations emerging from the Digitech program are not only technologically advanced but also commercially viable. Through this collaboration, the DCDT and UJ are driving sustainable digital growth, job creation, and the development of South Africa’s digital economy.
Beyond technological access, the DCDT-UJ collaboration focuses on skills development, research, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. UJ’s advanced programs in AI, blockchain, and digital systems provide SMMEs with opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers, participate in incubator programs, and access tailored training initiatives. This partnership is also instrumental in linking academic research with industry applications, ensuring that innovations emerging from the Digitech program are not only technologically advanced but also commercially viable. Through this collaboration, the DCDT and UJ are driving sustainable digital growth, job creation, and the development of South Africa’s digital economy.