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

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

The South African Space Agency (SANSA) and the National Research  Foundation (NRF) invite start-ups, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), and entrepreneurs to submit applications for funding through the New Earth Observation Frontiers Enterprise Innovation Support Fund (NEOFrontiersEISF).

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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 enterprise growth as well as positive societal impact.

Winners will have the chance to:

  • Receive a tailored 1:1 mentoring package to support

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

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. 

Offerings;

  • Acalytica Landing Pages and AI Platform: Instantly enhance your online presence. Click here to register: htt

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. 

Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) offers capital and business support to SMME’s during the early stages of commercialization with particular emphasis on Township and Rural Entrepreneurs.

The KIPP consists of the following funding schemes, namely; 

  • SME Growth Scheme (SMEGS) provides

Applications are now open for the first cohort of She Wins Africa. She Wins Africa is a program designed to assist women entrepreneurs across sub–Saharan Africa by offering training, mentorship and networking opportunities that will help their startups succeed.

She Wins Africa aims to address these

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the Department of Science & Innovation (DSI) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland invite South African tech startups to apply for the Irish Tech

Raizcorp looking for entrepreneurs who offer Recycling and waste management services to apply for one of our acclaimed sponsored Raizcorp Arize business-development programmes.

Programme Offer:

  • Access to finance
  • Access to markets
  • Access to specialists 
  • Entrepreneurial learning 
  • Business

The Clothing and Textiles Competitiveness Programme (CTCP) is a programme of the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti’s) and forms a core part of the implementation of the Customised Sector Programme (CSP’s) for the Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, Leather & Leather Goods Industries. The CTCP’s