Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct in Braamfontein is Johannesburg’s beating high‑tech heart—a place that carries the spirit of “new beginnings” (its Setswana name) and pulses with creativity, possibility, and purpose. Founded by Wits University and driven by visionaries like Prof. Barry Dwolatzky, it was built to bridge academia, business, government, and young innovators. Walking into Tshimologong feels like entering a carefully crafted ecosystem: coworking zones, meeting rooms, labs, and MakerSpaces hum with energy. It’s a place where startups grow alongside students, where ambitions transform into prototypes, and where advanced programmes nurture skills in software, hardware, animation, and virtual reality. ([tshimologong.joburg.
Its Digital Skills Academy gives unemployed youth and students hands-on training tailored to the demands of the digital economy, while its Enterprise Development programmes support startups at every stage.One of the precinct’s most iconic features is the IBM Research Lab Africa, integrated within the hub. There, world-class research on cloud computing, big data, and AI takes place in a collaborative, agile space equipped with a maker lab, 3D printers, and rapid prototyping gear. It’s more than a tech playground: Tshimologong’s Digital Content Hub supports creatives working on animation, gaming, XR, and multimedia — offering incubation, mentorship, and market access through global partnerships. Through this convergence of education, innovation, and social impact, Tshimologong is helping shape Africa’s digital future — empowering young people, growing businesses, and inspiring a new generation of thinkers.
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