Google opened applications for their Summer of Code program! It's an international, PAID, and remote 12-week program that brings open source opportunities to you! 🎊
📆 Apply by April 2
⏰ Runs May 1 to April 1
💰 Pay is $1,500 to $6,000 based on project

https://opensource.googleblog.com/2024/03/google-summer-of-code-2024-contributor-applications-open.html

@GDGAddis

📣We are happy to announce our partnership with GITEX Africa, the biggest tech startup exhibition in the world

🎉With that said, we are happy to give our community members a promo code to attend the next edition of GITEX Africa, to happen in Morocco.

🎟️Steps for registering.
• Visit the registration link:
• Select your desired delegate pass and add it to your Basket.
• Proceed to Your Basket and click on Checkout.
• Enter the provided Promo Code, (GDGETHCP40), and click on VALIDATE.
• Complete the delegate information and click on Submit & Continue.
• Proceed to the Payment Gateway to finalize your registration.

🌐Registration site: https://visit.gitexafrica.com/Event/GITEXAFRICA/visitor/Registration/SelectPass?utm_source=GDE&utm_medium=CommunityPartner&utm_campaign=GITEX_AFRICA_2024_CP_GDE

📍For more info, visit the official website here

The World’s gateway to Africa and the continent’s largest tech & startup show, the global leader in Africa’s digital transformation.

Experience the curated collection of tech disrupters from:

o Ai x Cloud x IoT x Data
o Cybersecurity
o Digital Finance
o Digital Cities
o Telcoms and Infrastructure
o Agritech, Sustainably & Water
o Consumer Tech
o StartUps – North Star Africa

✨ You can now register for your Visitor Pass ➡️ here, Promo Code, (GDGETHCP40), to attend the second edition of GITEX AFRICA 2024 and explore the disruptive technology from Aba Technology, Presight, Orange, PWC, UM6P, Concentrix, Indra, Acer, HPE. Lexar, Backbase, Deloitte, FujiFilm, Mindware, and many more.

🎟️ Register now before early bird expires on 18th April 2024 (Discount is applicable on all passes, except Premium & Certified Training)

Come visit GITEX Africa in📍 Marrakech, Morocco

🗓 From 29-31 May 2024

🤝 We have Badar Ismail, @BadarIsmail, Delegate Sales at Dubai World Center, in the Discussion Group if anyone has any question about the event. Badar is happy to assist with ensuring attendees get their Visa approval, as he can support by issuing Visa Invitation letters.

👋 Hey there!

We've been away from the community website for a bit (a while), but now we're back and ready to make some improvements on the site.

We've created 2 issues and would love your help:
- Fix Navigation Component: Help us tidy up our navigation.
Issue 37: Fix Navigation Component
- Build Event Page: Let's create a page to showcase our events.
Issue 38: Build Event Page

Check out how to contribute: Contribution Guidelines

Let's make the website better!

#CommunityWebsite #OpenSource

Exciting news about the the future of Ethiopian #Startups, Part I

Here are the key highlights:

• Office rental agreement won’t be mandatory.
• Fayda National ID Ethiopia system will be used to facilitate startup registration.
• Transitioning cash registers to digital platforms.
• Offering tax exemptions and assistance.
• Startups exporting services will utilize 100% of foreign currency earnings.
• Permitting banks to offer debit card or wire transfer payments for startups.
• Enabling foreign investors to back Ethiopian startups.
• Establishing Funds of Funds. (Institutions that fund startups)
• Supporting existing startups with funding and stock options, involving the Development Bank for equity and idea financing.

PART 2

• Streamlining intellectual property rights registration, allowing startup patents as collateral.
• Introducing a new kind of Customs tax support tailored for startups.
• Soon, access to online mentors and experts will be available.
• The ሥራ እና ክህሎት ሚኒስቴር / Ministry of Labor and Skills FDRE will launch a digital platform featuring an idea bank and skill repository.
• Aiming to position Ethiopia as a leading hub for Skill Olympics.
• Providing startup-friendly spaces and workshops.
• Hosting annual idea and skills competitions.
• Leveraging digital marketing platforms to showcase Ethiopian startups globally.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danidpx_startups-activity-7181760020118728710-vOZz

Community members, assemble!

EthioTelecom is organizing an event tomorrow afternoon for developers, and they are looking for exclusive invitation of 30 members from our community

Linked here is a form for you to express your interest in attending the event

Once we reach the 30 person limit, the form will be closed, and those who expressed their interest will be contacted for further information

🔗 https://forms.gle/nqds5RS3mm6DBeN66

Good luck🔥

That was quick!! We have reached the limit cap of 30 developers (50 responses) Thank you all for expressing your interest

The first 30 will be contacted for details

Stay tuned for future events🔥

Marrakech will shake the tech world this May with innovations never seen before at GITEX AFRICA. For 3 days, meet with the industry's brightest minds, as you access global breakthroughs powering the digital future of Africa. ⚡️
 
With exclusive insights, vibrant debates, and the latest in tech trends directly from tech giants, disruptive startups and digital governance, all gathering under one roof to shape the future of tech. 🚀Connect with the industry’s most influential leaders, and unlock endless possibilities 📍 right here, at #GITEXAFRICA, taking place from 29 - 31 May 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco.
 
🔗 Get your badge to attend here

Google I/O 2024 is live now!

Don't miss the Google Keynote at 8:00pm and the Developer Keynote at 11:30pm.

More at https://io.google/2024/