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 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

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

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

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) is calling for applications from grassroots innovators looking for funding, technical assistance and support for developing a new product or process up to prototype and proof of concept stage. 

Fun

The Inyamazane Funding Scheme offers South African military veterans an opportunity to enter the mainstream economy by accessing credit facilities ranging from R50 000 to a maximum of R15-million to build qualifying entrepreneurial enterprises.

The fund was established to address high levels of