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Companies and Intellectual Property Commission calls all young creators, innovators and designers to apply for the CIPC Youth IP Awards. 

The CIPC IP Youth Awards is a platform for young South African scientists, creatives and entrepreneurs to share their best work in innovation and venturing.

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Join the WIPO Webinar to learn more about different pathways to protect your inventions with the Inventor Assistance Program (IAP). 

You could win a free consultation with a patent attorney. 

Click here to register for the webinar. 

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4IR Innovations delivers value through Industrial Automation solutions, tech-enabled innovative solutions and STEM education resources and programs. 

Regona Trading is a Micro Enterprise (SMME) with a B-BBEE level Contributor status, 135% Procurement Recognition, and is woman owned. Our expertise is in the Material Handling Industry, fabrication, assembly, and a variety of services. We have strategically partnered with engineering firms that provide turnkey solutions for the engineering and related industries that are distinguished by remarkable flexibility, high-quality services, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional value. We are steadfast in our commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment.

CDI Capital is an impact investor in local SMMEs, empowering businesses to innovate, fast-track growth, create jobs, improve lives and help build a stronger economy. CDI works with corporates, government and development agencies to invest in individual businesses through our SMME development programmes, grants, loans and equity.

Offerings;

  • Growth fund
  • Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF)
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The Hope Factory is calling for 15 entrepreneurs to join a 12-month Entrepreneurial Skills Programme. The focus of the programme is to ignite informal traders and start-up businesses with skills to grow and scale businesses.

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The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development (RAA-ED) and the University of Johannesburg JBS in collaboration with Belnasa Youth Forum (supported by The World Bank) invites applications for a 6-month early-stage entrepreneurship programme.

Requirements;

  • Must be 18 - 35 years of Age.
  • Must reside in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
  • Must have either an active startup or viable business idea.

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Are you looking to elevate your business online?

Acalytica is offering SMEs a unique chance to utilise Acalytica's cutting-edge growth software, completely free for 360 days. 

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Are you an SME in South Africa looking for funding? 

Complete the form below and up to four companies who offer funding for small businesses in South Africa may submit quotes to you by emailing or calling you at the phone number provided.

  1. Purchase Order Financing
  2. Working Capital Finance

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Startup-Culture in partnership with Beyond Drones and Co.Space Incubator is calling for young entrepreneurs to join the Drone Accelerator Program. The program is scheduled to commence in February 2024. 

Click here to apply.