Blue Hack, the United Nations’ Blue Economy Innovation Contest, Arrived in Mindelo
Blue Tech OceanVision was the winning startup for the Mindelo edition of the Blue Hack contest, which took place in late November. Blue Tech OceanVision is a business idea that aims to develop an underwater simulator as its main product and bring it to the national market. The company’s primary goal is to promote it […]
The 2nd Sal Municipal Sports Forum focused on Entrepreneurship, Sports, and Youth
The opening session for the Municipal Sports Forum, held at the Salão Nobre dos Paços do Concelho (or Council Chambers’ Noble Hall), was hosted by Carlos Monteiro, Minister of State for Youth and Sports, under the motto of “Together, so that sport doesn‘t stop”. Over the course of three days, the youths heard speakers from […]
Cape Verde strongly represented at Web Summit 2022
The young Cape Verdean companies that were selected to attend Web Summit 2022 were helped by the Cape Verdean Government, which paid for their travel and accommodation as well as their participation fees. The group did their best to increase their network, find potential partners and investors, and publicize their businesses. 10 Startups were presented: […]
Startup Blue Wax Wins the Hackathon Weekend on Sal Island
The Blue Hack, a Hackathon for a Blue Economy and Nature-Based Solutions, was attended by several mentors, but also by advisors who passed on advice and teachings through a virtual platform. According to Luís Frederico, consulter and enabler for the event, Blue Hack, a three-day marathon, served the main goal of helping micro companies and […]
Cape Verdean professionals enticed by job opportunities overseas
CaboWork spoke with some young Cape Verdean professionals to better understand the current wave of emigration. Some interviewees requested that their statements be included while remaining anonymous. It is precisely the case for a young Cape Verdean who lives in Sal Island and currently occupies a middle management position at a resort in Santa Maria […]
Unitek Innovation Labs was presented in Sal Island
Unitek Innovation Labs was created as “a private incubator dedicated to innovation and software development, with the goal of bringing forth solutions that can help accelerate strategies and implement concrete measures that contribute to the development of the country.” Under the mobile provider’s direction, this “lab” will focus on getting young national entrepreneurs involved and help […]
Calheta de São Miguel Hosts Global Entrepreneurship Week 2022
The opening ceremony of the 13th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week took place at São Miguel Town Hall, under the motto “Removing Barriers and Welcoming All”. The event was presided over by Mayor Herménio Fernandes. During his opening statements, the mayor of São Miguel encouraged young people to seek maximum quality and maintain efficiency […]
Ten young start-ups were awarded in the 3rd edition of Creative Camp
The Jury of Unitel Creative Camp The projects chosen by the jury members, which included Unitel T+ Directory Board, the event’s promoter, BIC—Business Incubation Center, Cabo Verde Digital, Business Angels, and the Institute for Work and Professional Training (IEFP), among representatives from other enterprises, brought forward innovative solutions associated with Tourism, as well as other […]
How young Cape Verdean entrepreneurs can take advantage of Pro Empresa
Young Cape Verdean entrepreneurs can take advantage of Pro Empresa – But how? Despite not being sufficiently publicised, there are several funding programmes, paid internships, networking or crowdfunding initiatives, and legal frameworks that promote entrepreneurship in Cape Verde. Instead of spending countless months passively handing out CVS, waiting for a job opening in the public […]
The Best of Cape Verdean Startups at Lisbon Web Summit 2022
Every year, Cape Verde sends ten young entrepreneurs to Lisbon to participate in the international event, Web Summit. The aim, according to Pedro Lopes, Cape Verde’s Secretary of State for Innovation, is to showcase the ‘Cabo Verde of the future’ through its national startups. As stated: We are working on building critical mass and tech-based […]