Call for applications for drone pilot and accelerator programme
Closing date for applications is Friday, 19 March.
THROUGH its partnership with Mzansi Aerospace Technologies, together with Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), Innovate Durban, a local NPO, is excited to launch the Drone Pilot and Accelerator Programme in Durban.
All Durban-based young (under 35 years) unemployed graduates and founders of start-ups and SMEs along with graduates from universities, TVET colleges and other SAQA recognised tertiary institutions, are now invited to apply to participate in this Drone Pilot Training and Accelerator Programme.
Qualifying start-ups/SMEs must have been in business for at least 24 months, registered with CIPC and founders/ co-founders must be operationally involved in their businesses and have a passion for tech innovation. The majority ownership of these enterprises must be from the designated interest groups in accordance with BEE regulations.
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The fields of study and economic sectors that will be prioritised include agriculture, maritime, surveying, mapping, GIS, filming, photography, engineering, infrastructure, ICT, data analytics, construction, security and environmental conservation.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to a pitching session (for start-ups/SMEs) or interviews (graduates). Successful candidates will have to pass aviation medical examinations and English proficiency tests in accordance with SACAA regulations. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance in the programme. The decision of the evaluation panel is final.
Closing date is Friday, 19 March. Apply at: https://mzansiaero.tech/applications/
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