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7 May 2012

Across the continent, startup competitions have been giving forward-thinking entrepreneurs the opportunity to claim seed capital for developing the most innovative and status quo-breaking concepts. This year, ActivSpaces is proud to be involved in Cameroon’s first open challenge for technology-based startups organized by Sanaga Ventures and VC4Africa. Sanaga Ventures, VC4Africa and ActivSpaces invariably have the [...]

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Tags: apply, apps, csc2012, entrepreneurship, grants, impact investments, innovation, investment, openings, sanaga ventures, startups, vc4africa, venture capital

“Drupal in a day” Training

In: Buea|Community

24 Feb 2012

It feels like Techie Thursday all over again. However, this Friday ActivSpaces is joining a number of African tech incubators in hosting a “Drupal in a day” training for the benefit of African developers. Valery Colong and Fua Tse of graduated ActivSpaces project Zinger Systems are covering the program. As clear demonstration, the Zinger Systems [...]

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Tags: apps, drupal, learning, programming, tools, workshop

Techie Thursday

In: Buea|Community

23 Feb 2012

After a thrilling weekend at #subCMR in Douala, we decided for a little comic relief at ActivSpaces Buea with a “Techie Thursday”. Sebastian Prengel, an über-geek member of ActivSpaces, thought it would be cool for us to initiate the newbies at the lab with a little hacking ritual. So today we’re having a little fun by [...]

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Tags: fun, hackers, learning, movies, TechieThursday

The Race of Hope

17 Feb 2012

It’s the eve of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. Both athletes and tourists are pouring into Buea to experience Africa’s most grueling footrace; a 24 mile sprint up a live volcano and down again. Conquering the mountain means braving cruel conditions: 50 degree temperature fluctuations, altitude sickness and a harsh path of volcanic stones. [...]

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Tags: #subCMR, entrepreneurship, RaceOfHope, startups, workshop

Am I Doing Something?

In: Community|Douala|Events|Projects|Startups

11 Feb 2012

It’s February 11th, National Youth Day in Cameroon and a future generation of leaders are parading the streets in representation of their presence and aspirations. A great leader once said: “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country”. John F. Kennedy’s statement inspired us to join [...]