Mentoring and Coaching

Fintech is a Centre of Excellence for the furniture industry and is the first port of call for anyone looking for information on business incubation and or skills development in furniture manufacturing. Our dedication to quality service delivery and our national footprint has resulted in the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP & M SETA) recognizing Furntech as the Institute of Sectoral and Occupational Excellence for the industry.

FurnTech Offerings

The Furntech Business Technology Incubator programme like most other incubator programmes are based

BioPark Business Incubator provides business development support to start-ups in the health (biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, indigenous knowledge-based nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and cosmetics), agriculture (agro-food-processing, bioprocessing, smart agriculture) in industrial biotechnology sectors. The support is provided in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and the eGoliBio Life Sciences Incubator.

The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) is a non-profit organisation committed to the promotion of innovation and the enhancement of entrepreneurial spirit, and we invest in entrepreneurship daily.

As a state-of-the-art international organisation, a certified Center of Excellence, and a digital innovation hub (DIH), iED produces and transfers know-how, boosts entrepreneurial cognitive processes, and supports entrepreneurial ventures across Europe. We bridge the gap between research and the market in order to provide realistic and smart solutions that facilitate the growth of

Global Shapers Windhoek Hub is a voluntary community of young, dynamic individuals who are making an impact in their surrounding society. The Hub brings together young people who are willing to share their time and efforts freely on social projects to enhance and brighten the lives of the communities in and around Windhoek. It focuses on projects that will have a sustainable impact. 

Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. With more than 13

OneBio is a Cape Town-based biotech early-stage investor and venture builder, turning life sciences into business. It is our mission to build businesses that are original and world changing. We partner with biotech entrepreneurs, providing investment capital and know-how to venture-build companies of the future.

We ideate with them, helping them define and redefine the problem they are solving. We support them along the journey, venture-building alongside them. We get our ‘hands dirty’, and provide expertise, networks, and grant and equity funding; helping them to realise their dreams.

Among

BarloWorld Siyakhula is the supplier and enterprise development arm of Barloworld Limited responsible for promoting transformation, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment and supplier diversity within the group's value chain.

BarloWorld Siyakhula creates opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, along with shared value for our shareholders. They provide financial and non-financial support to SMMEs, helping them to become sustainable and competitive in the marketplace.

Business France’s mandate is to help foster business relations between France and the countries in which the agency operates.

For example, Business France South Africa helps French companies find partners and clients in South Africa and neighbouring countries, and helps South African companies invest in France.

A public/private entity or entrepreneur looking to invest in France to partner with a French company or to acquire French technology is encouraged to get in touch with Business France’s South African office for advice and assistance.

Business France is responsible for fostering

Eco-Connect is geared toward creating awareness among grassroots entrepreneurs of the dire need to conserve environmental resources and to provide them with turnkey eco-businesses, such as waterless car wash, waste collection, recycling electronic equipment, and electric freight service.

The eight-month programme has a two-pronged approach to developing both the entrepreneur and his business and includes personal development, business feasibility, marketing, sales, finance, technology, quality and business functions.

Programme offerings: 

· Personal development
· Leadership development
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Nepoworx is a solar PV training institution accredited by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and QCTO. It offers PV GreenCard Training and Assessments and many more renewable energy-related courses.

The Nepoworx five-day course provides participants with all they need to know about solar PV systems. It covers all the key topics to prepare them to operate as PV installers. As a PV installer, the candidate will be in a position to liaise with clients, conduct site visits, and design and test PV systems for functionality.

Offerings 

• Skills Development Training 
• Hum

The Royal Science & Technology Park (RSTP), was created through the vision of, His Majesty, King Mswati III. The Vision is well enshrined in the Act of Parliament, the Royal Science & Technology Park Act of 2012. The Vision is the first comprehensive effort, to promote science; technology; and innovation, in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The aim of the RSTP, is to provide steadfast support for basic research and innovation. In doing so, we provide a coherent approach to maximising the innovation dividend.