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Igniting Innovation: The Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF)

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The Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF) is a funding opportunity for innovative designers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and product developers who are yet to generate revenue. Managed by CDI Capital, it offers financial aid to assist recipients in designing and building prototypes, testing solutions, and confirming their hypotheses about technical and marketrelated challenges, acting as an accelerator for innovation. The DISF has already allocated R17.8 million in grant funding, sparking the development of 35 innovative products and attracting investments amounting to R377 million, proving to be an invaluable asset for earlystage innovation.

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Tackling Illegal Connections: Johannesburg’s Complex Challenge

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Johannesburg faces a major challenge with illegal connections to water and electricity services, costing billions and endangering officials’ lives. The city is considering extreme measures, such as disconnecting troublesome areas’ electricity supply and imposing hefty fines to combat the problem. However, disconnecting entire areas may harm innocent residents and potentially foster criminal activity. Education, community engagement, and technological solutions such as smart meters or remote monitoring systems may offer a more effective, longterm solution.