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Applications open for Africa Power Access Accelerator

The “Africa Power Access Accelerator” program by the African Power Platform (APP) bridges the existing gap between project developers and consultants/technology providers/financiers. The APP brings in to this program the efforts of different stakeholders to partner for the successful implementation of power projects in Africa. Bringing together the expertise of a range of partners, the "Africa Power Access...

Digital Procurement and Funding Tour

A nationwide digital procurement and funding tour aimed at helping entrepreneurs to source opportunities and finance is set to kick off on 8 June at The Innovation Hub in Pretoria. The tour is an initiative of Pretoria-based entrepreneur platform Thriving.Network, in partnership with events and marketing agency InTouch Africa and the Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca). Local...

Community Chest Impumeleo Social Innovations Awards 2019 Applications Open till 31 may 2019

The Community Chest Impumelelo Social Innovations Awards (CCISIA) Programme is a leading awards programme that identifies, recognises and awards socially innovative initiatives in Africa. We invite all Social Innovators, Change Makers and Social Entrepreneurs to apply to the CCISIA programme by completing the online pre-application form here. To learn more about the CCISIA programme, please view the...

Finance to Buy a Franchise

There are a number of Government and private lenders that provide finance to buy a franchise. Lenders consider this to be a relatively safe lending opportunity, depending on the franchise. The reputation of the franchisor is vital, so it is important to make sure that you are negotiating with a reputable franchisor that is...

AlphaCode Incubate launches call for black fintech startups with R2Million up for grabs

Rand Merchant Investment Holdings (RMI) has a proud track record of backing extraordinary financial services entrepreneurs. Its portfolio companies comprise some of the most recognisable brands in South Africa and the UK, including Discovery, OUTsurance, and Hastings, all of which have disrupted and transformed the financial services landscape. Launched by Rand Merchant Investments in 2015, AlphaCode identifies, partners & grows next-generation financial services entrepreneurs...

Akro Accelerator accepting applications until 15 May

Akro is a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses. We offer events, venture funding and consulting services, and we have a painfully practical attitude towards entrepreneurship. In partnership with the SA SME Fund We build rather than just support startups. We work alongside companies to write code, make sales calls and close commercial contracts. As a venture-builder that’s been...

SAB Lerumo by KickStart is looking for Women in Beverages

As the South African Breweries, one of the things we do really well is to manufacture quality products. With over 124 years of experience, we have gathered and mastered a few award-winning techniques under our belt. Why not share the expertise with those who will also one day become leading product manufacturing giants. Our wish is...

ANDZA Entrepreneur Competition aims to find the top investment-ready businesses to fund and accelerate

The SA Innovation Summit and the SA SME Fund present the ANDZA Entrepreneur Competition. The competition aims to find the top investment-ready businesses in the country to fast track them to success, and provide a platform to help accelerate their innovative ideas to greater heights and further develop the South African economy. The competition begins...

I’m In Accelerator is now accepting applications

I’M IN Accelerator seeks to launch black-owned, high growth startups into the South African technology sector by providing opportunities to technically apt entrepreneurs with limited access to resources. I’M IN partners with entrepreneurs who have commercially viable application technologies by facilitating access to seed funding through early-stage equity, in conjunction with business development support and...