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Entries are open for the Nedbank Pitch and Polish Competition. Participants will be competing for the R1 Million grand prize comprising R650 000  in cash and the R350 000 worth of Raizcorp Incubation Programme.  The runner-up will receive R100 000 in cash and the second runner-up will receive R50 000 in cash. 

The entrepreneur should have a business that is already trading with the potential to scale to enter the competition. 

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ABH is calling for entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future.

Benefits of applying

  • Grant funds of up to $300 000
  • Access to an exclusive & vibrant entrepreneurship community and network 
  • Global recognition and exposure
  • Mentorship from business icons
  • Targeted and practical training programs
  • Insights into your business

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HeyCreativ.com is an innovative platform revolutionizing the way clients engage with skilled creatives, with a primary emphasis on photographers and DJs. Led by Founder and CEO, Justin Donald Esau, HeyCreativ.com provides a user-friendly marketplace enabling clients to effortlessly discover, hire, and transact for creative services, while ensuring freelancers access dependable income and a nurturing environment for career advancement. With distinctive strengths, a solid operational framework, and a dedication to pioneering approaches, HeyCreativ.com is primed for substantial expansion and

GEC+Africa, a regional extension of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, is a gathering of founders and leaders from more than 43 African nations committed to advancing entrepreneurial activity throughout their own countries. GEC+Africa will include international thought leaders and practitioners...

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The WIPO Global Awards competition invites applications from SMEs and startups, from all business sectors, that use intellectual property (IP) to drive enterpri

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SMME's are invited to submit applications to be assisted with equipment, tools, raw materials or stock up to R250 000 each. 

Requirements

 1. Micro Enterprise’s Business Case / Funding Proposal;

2. Proof of registration with SARS (i.e. Tax clearance certificate if applicable);

3. FICA documents for the Micro Enterprise and members/directors (e.g., Municipal accounts, letter from traditional authority);

4. CIPC Registration Documents (e.g., CR-10 and Constitution);

Duana is a technology company that is focused on improving education and health through innovation. Duana is committed to developing solutions that will improve the lives of people around the world.

Our company was founded in 2022 with the mission of bringing positive change to South Africa through technology. We have developed several products and services that are making a difference in the education and health sectors. Our products are suitable to be used by organizations such as schools, hospitals, and the Government.

Leano Multimedia is an AI digital marketing agency with a passion to seize the potential that the African continent has to offer. We aim to deliver exceptional services and products to our clients, helping their brand grow and strengthen with the integration of artificial intelligence 

We are creating a new approach to funding early-stage entrepreneurs, using a remote, data-driven, and largely automated investment selection process. Our solution measures entrepreneurial potential through a series of tests that evaluate skills & behaviours correlated with entrepreneurial success. We conduct our evaluation and due diligence remotely then invest in successful applicants through a standardized revenue-sharing model. 

We invest in early-stage impact-driven technology solutions across African markets. Focused on accelerating prosperity on the continent, we are sector-agnostic in our approach to investing in visionaries challenging the status quo.

Octerra Capital interests;

  • Company is an early-stage African startup.
  • Solutions are Africa-focused.
  • Launched your startup or have initial traction (i.e. money, users, etc.).
  • A high-growth technology or tech-enabled business.
  • Company is creating socio-economic impact.
  • A strong and diverse founding team.