The GNI will fund a set of projects from around the world that meet specified criteria, with the intent of producing learning and thought leadership to share with the wider industry. We are proud to launch the GNI’s first Innovation Challenge in the Middle East, Africa & Turkey Region. The Challenge will focus on reader...
The Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP) is a cost-sharing grant offered by the Department of Small Business Development to black-owned small enterprises to assist them to improve their competitiveness and sustainability to become part of the mainstream economy and create employment. Read More for eligibility criteria.
Seedstars World is coming to Cape Town! The 20 best startups from Cape Town will be invited for training delivered by our own Seedstars team as well as local & regional mentors! After working closely with the entrepreneurs, we will invite the top 8 to take part in jury interviews with top investors and compete to...
The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) is searching for ambitious entrepreneurs to join the fully-funded 10-week Top Tech Tools for Women in Business programme, at the Woodstock Bandwidth Barn. The programme is best suited for women who have been running their business for at least a year and are interested in improving or introducing digital tools...
AfricArena, the largest tech ecosystem accelerator, has called on startups to apply for six challenges that will culminate in a select few companies pitching to investors, corporates and members of the audience — at its summit which takes place in Cape Town on 11 and 12 November. Challenges include: SA Startup Nation Challenge Engie Africa...
Kingson Capital, a South African Venture Capital Company committed to providing venture capital for High-Growth Tech and Black-Owned SME’s is passionate about clearing the financial hurdles for SME’s in order to sustain their startup momentum. Backed by corporates and international investors, who have shown particular interest in investing in the South African tech and...
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Solution Space has launched its a programme to support UCT students and alumni looking to start or scale-up high-impact solutions. The new initiative, the E-Track Programme, is designed to assist individuals or teams to build scalable businesses –is a partnership between Solution Space and the MTN Group. Applications for the programme close on 23 August. Those looking...
This is an opportunity for Youth-owned businesses in the Agriculture sector to participate in a growth centred business development programme. We are looking to advance Youth-owned farms with technology solutions, growing them into scaled, hydroponic farming based operations that can create jobs. General criteria 1. Crop based agriculture enterprise 2. The entrepreneur/business should have at least 1-year of...
An event for leaders 2 days. 1 venue. 350 masterclasses. 750 speakers. 7500 visitors. Get inspired A day to challenge conventional thinking and learn from respected CEOs and thought leaders. Reasons to attend Engage in peer-based learning Gain practical knowledge and actionable insights Keep abreast of the latest digital trends and how to thrive in a disrupted world ...
SAVCA and its partners, FNB and the SA SME Fund, are excited to announce that applications for the inaugural SAVCA Fund Manager Development Programme (FMDP) are now open! Focused on the sustainable transformation of the fund management industry, the programme will support the growth of black or female-owned fund managers through classroom-based teaching, one-on-one coaching,...
