South Africa

Setup A Startup

Setup A Startup, founded by McKevin Ayaba, is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering and developing the startup and innovation ecosystem across Africa. The company positions itself at the intersection of corporate strength and startup agility, aiming to be the connective tissue that binds together these dynamic worlds through open innovation.

Key Initiatives:

  1. Founders University: Founders University is a flagship initiative of Setup A Startup, designed to provide comprehensive education and training for startup founders. This program offers a curriculum tailored to the unique

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women - Road to Growth

Overview of your opportunity

The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA) is partnering with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to deliver the Foundation's Road to Growth programme. Delivered by the GIBS EDA, the blended programme will offer a total of 50 women entrepreneurs the opportunity to advance their entrepreneurial journey. The programme will support 25 women in Gauteng at the GIBS campus and 25 women in the Western Cape in Cape Town at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel, helping them build business skills, financial literacy, networks, and confidence.

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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme

Overview of your opportunity

The Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme at WomHub is now open for applications! 

The programme is targeted at female entrepreneurs in Gauteng, running a tech business and looking to grow and scale.

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PitsaBox Cafe Pty LTD

PitsaBox Café is a Township-based restaurant, founded in 2020 in Meloding, Virginia, by three brothers who aimed to revolutionize food service in townships. PitsaBox Café that offers a wide variety of African Cuisine dishes and a modern deep-fried chicken menu and Pizza! We pride ourselves on our services and products. he vision is to create memorable experiences by serving original-style grilled food and pizza with unique recipes, offering an authentic dining experience labeled as Kasi Lifestyle.

 

 

JEROB BOOKKEEPING AND ICT SERVICES PTY LTD

Erob Bookkeeping and ICT Services is committed to delivering top-notch bookkeeping and business services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  Offerings include:

  • Bookkeeping Services:
    • Preparation of financial statements
    • Payroll management
    • Invoicing
  • SME Administration Services:
    • Comprehensive administrative support tailored to SMEs

SINOTHO TRADING

Sinotho Trading is a proudly South African, black-owned catering and projects company based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Founded by Innocent and Thobile Msani, along with Scelo and Nonhle Miya, the company's name is a blend of their first names. Their combined experience in food, community service, and event management has driven the company's growth and success.

Vision and Mission:

  • Aim to be the leading event planner and service provider in KwaZulu-Natal and neighbouring provinces.
  • Commitment to excellence encapsulated in their slogan: "Sinotho Trading, Always At Your Service!!"

Business Drivers:

  • Rel

Youth Challenge Fund

Overview of your opportunity

Eligibility criteria

In line with National Youth Policy, the Youth Challenge Fund will be providing support to youth businesses/enterprises who meet the following criteria:

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Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

Overview of your opportunity

The Township and Rural Empowerment Programmes (TREP) supports informal, micro and small enterprises and cooperatives in the rural and township economies. TREP provides blended finance and business development support to various sectors with a view of promoting their participation in the mainstream economy.

The Scheme is aimed at supporting small enterprises to:

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KG cosmetics & Goodies

KG Cosmetics & Goodies was founded in 2022 with the aim to supply/sell fruits and veggies.

So far, the business is doing and there are plans of expansion with sweet beans and dried cooked morogo (spinach). At the moment, the business is lacking packaging. 

KG Cosmetics & Goodies wants to manufacture their own cosmetics such as hair food, hair oils, body lotions and others.

Gabby hair and nail salon

Gabby hair and nail salon is a newly registered business that is still trying to find its feet and is based in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD).