For several months, La Plage Factory has consistently hosted monthly community gatherings, uniting startups, mentors, ecosystem participants, and friends. These gatherings provide a platform for networking, idea-sharing, and community-building. This month's event was no exception, as our community convened under the beautiful, serene backdrop of Coworking Port Louis.
We were delighted to welcome new founders for our upcoming acceleration and incubation programs. Priya Premika Veera-Ramsurrun and Najen Naidoo, founders of My Exclusive Books and Smart Communities, respectively, presented their ventures to the community.
๐ My Exclusive Books: a platform that provides curated content for children aged 6-11, featuring stories of inspiring individuals who have made significant impacts worldwide, with the goal of inspiring children to believe in their ability to shape the world.
๐ก Smart Communities: a 3-in-1 digital community platform designed to unite youth community leaders, fostering community engagement, supporting service delivery, boosting local businesses, and promoting safety.
Special Guest Spotlight
We had the privilege of hosting Sundaresen Rungasamy, Head of Trade and Investment for the Pan African Chamber of Commerce (PACC). The PACCC is an independent, non-profit organization that serves Africa's business by promoting public policies that will foster continental economic integration, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. He comes back to Mauritius with a rich cultural and professional background spanning 30 years outside Africa that he wants to parlay into building partnerships in art across the African continent.
Monthly Highlights
La Plage Factory is on the fast track to success:
๐น Our mentor recruitment campaign is thriving, bolstering our capacity to support founders.
๐น Several projects submitted to the NSIS steering committee have received approval.
๐น A new acceleration program is in the works, gearing up to launch our first cohort of six startups.
Call for New Tech for Good Startups
Are you ready to turn your innovative idea into reality? La Plage Factory is excited to extend an invitation to all new Tech for Good startup projects to be a part of our upcoming incubation cohort beginning next year. To apply, follow this link.
Mark Your Calendars
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our guests and all the esteemed attendees. If you're eager to be part of our vibrant community, don't miss our next monthly meetup at Coworking Port Louis on November 24th.
Get in Touch
Interested in engaging with La Plage Factory as a startup, partner, sponsor, or mentor? Follow us on our Linkedin page or reach out to us at hello@laplage.io.
Let's build a brighter future for Mauritius, Africa, and the world! ๐
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