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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
Cape Town entrepreneurs can now apply to SiMODiSA Venture Capital Office Hours, in partnership with @SAVCAssociation. This time, 3 entrepreneurs may get a chance to spend time with a VC's to help them through a business challenge. Please apply here. ')}
