Elea Foundation, a philanthropic impact investor, exists to fight absolute poverty with entrepreneurial means, capitalizing on the benefits and opportunities of globalization. 

Chandaria Capital is a venture capital investor born in 2017 out of a simple mission: back passionate and dedicated entrepreneurs and help turn their exciting ideas into businesses that will transform Africa. We admire those who aren’t afraid to take chances and push the limits.

 

BWGL Group is a professional eco-friendly hygiene and cleaning business based in Heidelberg, Gauteng. It was established in 2020, as a response to a need for cleaner spaces. We service Corporates, Businesses, Government and Residential clients. We sell eco-friendly cleaning products to the market and also provide empowerment sessions to women and the youth. 

PeckMan Solutions is a consulting company focused on optimising, uplifting, and networking small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs); non-profit/government organisations (NPOs / NGOs), entrepreneurs and individuals. We dissolve and manage finance, business and educational challenges while promoting a sustainable community development cycle.

Our vision is to create a sustainable circular economy within and amongst previously disadvantaged communities. We aim to facilitate the upskilling of people of colour, particularly youth through, education, training, and work experience. Our customers

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Companies and Intellectual Property Commission calls all young creators, innovators and designers to apply for the CIPC Youth IP Awards. 

The CIPC IP Youth Awards is a platform for young South African scientists, creatives and entrepreneurs to share their best work in innovation and venturing.

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Join the WIPO Webinar to learn more about different pathways to protect your inventions with the Inventor Assistance Program (IAP). 

You could win a free consultation with a patent attorney. 

Click here to register for the webinar. 

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4IR Innovations delivers value through Industrial Automation solutions, tech-enabled innovative solutions and STEM education resources and programs. 

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The Hope Factory is calling for 15 entrepreneurs to join a 12-month Entrepreneurial Skills Programme. The focus of the programme is to ignite informal traders and start-up businesses with skills to grow and scale businesses.

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The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development (RAA-ED) and the University of Johannesburg JBS in collaboration with Belnasa Youth Forum (supported by The World Bank) invites applications for a 6-month early-stage entrepreneurship programme.

Requirements;

  • Must be 18 - 35 years of Age.
  • Must reside in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
  • Must have either an active startup or viable business idea.

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Are you looking to elevate your business online?

Acalytica is offering SMEs a unique chance to utilise Acalytica's cutting-edge growth software, completely free for 360 days. 

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