The NeDMEV Preparatory school will be held on July 7 - 11, 2025 at CSIR, Pretoria in South Africa. NeDMEV scholars and staff will be trained on Grant proposal writing and research project management, Fundamentals of AI, ML & BDS, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, and Introduction to Materials & Product Characterization. Apart from practical skills, the training will also include soft skills for managing manufacturing businesses. Further details on the event can be found on the event website: https://sites.google.com/view/nedmev-preparatory-school-2025/home