WesAnchor Holdings (Pty) Ltd is a South African private investment holding and business advisory company focused on supporting small businesses, startups, and emerging enterprises. The company provides structured business support, financial guidance, and strategic advisory services designed to improve sustainability, compliance, and growth. Through a disciplined, long-term approach, WesAnchor Holdings aims to anchor businesses with strong foundations while identifying high-potential ventures for investment and expansion.

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) has released the Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) Incentives Guide, a strategic resource designed to bolster the provincial economy. Published in September 2025, this comprehensive booklet serves as a...

Pro-Driving Academy is a professional driving school dedicated to providing high-quality driver education and practical driving lessons. The business focuses on equipping learners with safe driving skills, confidence on the road, and the knowledge required to pass driving licence tests successfully.

Services Offered:
• Learner’s licence preparation (K53)
• Practical driving lessons (Code 8 / Light Motor Vehicle)
• Test-day vehicle hire and preparation
• Refresher driving lessons
• Defensive driving basics
Target Market:
• First-time drivers
• Individuals preparing for learner’s or driving licence tests

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Compiled by the Western Cape Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of research, development (R&D), and innovation incentives available to Western Cape businesses. It serves as a central resource for organisations seeking financial or strategic support, highlighting both government and private sector opportunities across diverse industries. Each entry within the guide offers detailed information, including the administering agency, program descriptions, eligibility criteria, and specific funding mechanisms.

Protea Bioenergy is a renewable energy enterprise founded by Bonolo Bodibe and Orebabaletse Bodibe, based in Walkerville within the Midvaal Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. Operating in the renewable energy and sustainable agribusiness sector, the company is an early-stage enterprise focused on developing bioenergy solutions and sustainable rural energy systems.

The business specialises in converting agricultural and organic waste into clean, affordable energy solutions for farms, rural communities, and small enterprises. Through the development and support of bioenergy systems such as

Indlela Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a South African ICT startup dedicated to building a future where technology is inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred. Derived from the isiZulu word "indlela", meaning "the way," our identity reflects our commitment to leading organisations and communities toward efficient, scalable, and future-ready digital transformation.

We leverage cutting-edge technologies — Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Data Analytics, and Business Automation — to solve meaningful problems and empower both

Khanyanathi Supply & Logistics is a South African-owned supply, procurement, and logistics company focused on providing affordable, reliable products and services to public institutions, healthcare facilities, and community-based organisations.

The company operates across medical and healthcare supplies, hospital furniture and equipment, general goods procurement, and last-mile logistics solutions. Our focus is on supporting clinics, hospitals, NGOs, and government programmes, particularly in underserved and rural communities.

Khanyanathi Supply & Logistics aims to bridge supply gaps by sourcing

Mchabiye Trading offers comprehensive property management services on behalf of landlords, including leasing administration, tenant management, cleaning, and ongoing property maintenance. In addition, the company has diversified into the entertainment and food sectors, delivering reliable, high-quality services tailored to meet the needs of both clients and the communities it serves.

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The Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund (CReSus RF) aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers based at the University of Cambridge and universities or research institutes across Africa, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainability.

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The CSIR Energy Industry Support Programme (EISP), funded through a partnership between CSIR and EWSETA, provides capacity building and technology incubation support to South African-owned SMMEs in the broader energy value chain. The initiative aims to equip enterprises with technical, business, and policy-related skills to participate meaningfully in renewable energy markets, while helping to fill critical skills gaps in the emerging energy industry and contributing to localisation, industrial development, and improved quality of life in South Africa.​

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