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 […]
Cape Verde Travel Guide (2024)
Cape Verde Travel – Your Complete Guide We’ve put together this handy guide to give you a complete introduction to Cape Verde as a whole. From where to go in Cape Verde, all the way to accommodation and food, we’ve got you covered. Without further ado, let’s get started! Interesting facts about Cape Verde: Colonial […]
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 […]
Cheap & Tasty Cape Verdean Food: Where to find the best “Prato do Dia” in Santa Maria
Where is Santa Maria? Santa Maria is a very popular town for tourists visiting Cape Verde, home to many resorts and plenty of incredible restaurants to try. Located on the southern side of the island of Sal, one of the easternmost islands of Cape Verde, Santa Maria will most likely be at the top of […]
Kleidir Fortes Takes His Story of Resilience to Tropics Business Summit 2022
The young man brought his initiative CV Bodji to Tropics Business Summit 2022. This innovative project focuses on social inclusion and reintegration of youths who, for multiple reasons, are unable to join the job market. “Tropics Business Summit aims to provide additional knowledge on how to create businesses in the African community, using our resources. […]