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Transforming the innovation landscape in Southern Africa

Innovation is the backbone of economic growth and social progress, and the Innovation Bridge Portal has positioned itself as a transformative force in the Southern African innovation ecosystem. This ground-breaking digital platform, launched under the auspices of the South African Department of...

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Call for Nominations: Youth in Business Awards 2025

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The Youth in Business South Africa calls for applications for the 2025 Youth in Business Awards, to honour young entrepreneurs who have contributed to the growth of the technology industry.

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Incubation Programme: Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator

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The Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator is inviting small businesses in Durban to apply for their Incubation Programme.

The 12 months programme is aimed at developing attractive business concepts, establishing strong and sustainable organisations, maintaining profitable operations, building lasting customer relationships, and accessing market opportunities.

Interested SMMEs must have the following documents:

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Call for Applications: CIPC Youth Awards Competition 2025

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The first ever Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards are here.  

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ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference

The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) will be hosting the ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference under the theme: 'Transforming Futures through Innovation'. The three-day event will allow delegates to engage with fellow innovation professionals from academia, industry...

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Durban ICC Supplier Day

The Durban ICC is recognised as one of the most advanced conference venues globally and holds accolades as the leading conferencing facility in Africa. To expand its supplier database and foster inclusivity in the marketplace, particularly for historically disadvantaged individuals, the Durban ICC...

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SME SA Funding Summit 2025

The SME South Africa will be hosting its first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit that will allow entrepreneurs, business owners to gain insights into becoming bankable businesses, master the art of pitching, improve their funding literacy and get their business fully compliant on the spot...

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Call for Applications: Cooperative Development & Support Programme

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The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) is inviting cooperatives to apply to be part of the Cooperative Development and Support Programme (CDSP). The programme is aimed at supporting Cooperatives to grow and sustain their businesses by improving the quality of their products, production efficiencies and scaling up their operations.    


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Call for Applications: Employability for Youth and Women in South Africa (EYWA) Programme

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The EYWA programme focuses on strengthening the capacity of national and local civil society organisations in South Africa, in particular women and youth organizations, to engage in gender equality and the inclusion of young people in the labor market.

The programme aims to improve the employability and economic conditions of young people and women from disadvantaged areas in the Gauteng province of Johannesburg. In this respect EYWA aims to:

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Call for Applications: KwaZulu-Natal Bambelela Business Awards

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The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Bambelela Business Awards, a prestigious event that honours the extraordinary contributions of local entrepreneurs in KZN.

The Bambelela Business Awards are more than a recognition of talent; they are a beacon of support, offering tangible resources and encouragement to those forging ahead on their entrepreneurial journey.

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