A leading global company is inviting established South African ICT businesses to participate in a targeted business development programme delivered by Aurik Enterprise Development. The programme is designed for businesses that have moved beyond the early start-up stage and are looking to strengthen their business capabilities, improve operational performance and prepare for sustainable growth.

The programme combines structured business development support with a potential funding opportunity, helping participating businesses strengthen areas such as business strategy, market positioning, financial management, operational capacity, processes and delivery systems. An interest-free loan funding component is also indicated as part of the opportunity, intended to help qualifying businesses build capacity and support their growth.

The opportunity is specifically relevant to ICT businesses operating in Software and Application Development; ICT Hardware Supply and Infrastructure; Cloud, Data and Emerging Technologies; or Cybersecurity, Networking and Managed ICT Services.

Applicants must be formally registered South African ICT businesses with an annual turnover of at least R2 million but less than R50 million, an established operating history and customer base, demonstrated technical expertise, a clear and scalable ICT product, service or solution, and identifiable growth potential and need for business development support.

A compulsory online briefing session will be held on 3 September 2026 at 10:00 via Zoom. The session will provide further information on the programme, eligibility requirements, application process, participation expectations and the potential funding opportunity. The Zoom link will be sent to registered applicants by email.

Important: Registration for the compulsory briefing closes on 1 September 2026. Businesses interested in participating should register before this date and use the briefing to understand the full application and participation requirements.

Opportunity Type

Business Development / Funding Opportunity

Type of Funding Available

Debt funding

The funding component is described as interest-free loan funding to capacitate and grow qualifying businesses.

Country

South Africa

Target Beneficiaries

Established South African ICT businesses, particularly businesses operating in:

• Software and Application Development
• ICT Hardware Supply and Infrastructure
• Cloud, Data and Emerging Technologies
• Cybersecurity, Networking and Managed ICT Services

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a formally registered South African business operating in the ICT sector.
• Generate annual turnover of at least R2 million and less than R50 million.
• Have a proven operating history and an established customer base.
• Have demonstrated technical expertise in at least one of the identified ICT categories.
• Have a clear and scalable ICT product, service or solution.
• Demonstrate growth potential and a clear need for business development support. 

Benefits / Support Available

Successful businesses can receive structured business development support focused on:

• Strengthening business strategy and market positioning.
• Improving financial management and funding readiness.
• Improving operational capacity, processes and delivery systems.
• Developing a scalable growth plan.
• Access to interest-free loan funding to support business capacity and growth. 

Application Process

Businesses interested in the opportunity must first register to attend the compulsory briefing session. Registration closes on 1 September 2026.

The compulsory briefing will take place online via Zoom on 3 September 2026 at 10:00. Registered applicants will receive the Zoom link by email. The briefing will provide further information on the programme, eligibility requirements, application process, participation expectations and potential funding opportunity.

Limitations

This opportunity is limited to formally registered South African ICT businesses that meet the specified turnover and operating requirements. Applicants must have annual turnover of at least R2 million but less than R50 million, an established customer base and operating history, relevant technical expertise, a scalable ICT product, service or solution, and a demonstrated need for business development support.

The opportunity information also does not specify a guaranteed funding amount. It refers to potential interest-free loan funding, with further information expected to be provided through the compulsory briefing session.

Key Dates

Registration Deadline: 1 September 2026
Compulsory Briefing Session: 3 September 2026
Time: 10:00
Platform: Online via Zoom

Register to attend the briefing: https://fs2.formsite.com/AurikED/qocqeb7wcc/index