The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, together with the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa, invites participants to the Science Forum South Africa 2025. The Forum provides a dynamic platform for open and inclusive debate on the role of science, technology and innovation in society...

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Fund The People is calling for applications for the Tender Solution Platform Built for SMEs. Fund The People provides quick, accessible funding solutions that empower South African SMMEs to take on tenders, deliver large orders, and scale confidently without taking on risky loans or giving up equity. They assist with purchase orders starting from R150,000.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) in collaboration with ABSA is calling for registrations to the upcoming Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, taking place in the North West Province. 

Themed: Empowering township economies in the MSME landscape, the summit focuses on showcasing...

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The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE), based at Stellenbosch University, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, through the Innovation Bridge Portal is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious PhD and Master’s scholarships for the 2026 academic year. These scholarships are designed to support exceptional emerging researchers who are passionate about contributing to original, high-impact research in the field of entrepreneurship in Africa.

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Kasi Money is a digital banking platform built for the 8.2 million+ South Africans who earn irregular or cash income, including gig workers, freelancers, and informal traders. These workers are underserved not because they lack income, but because their earnings are volatile, fragmented across sources, and often still in cash.

We provide:

  • Five-minute account opening with a South African ID, passport, or asylum document
  • Cash deposits at more than 400,000 spaza shops and retailers
  • A Mastercard Debit Card with full payment functionality 

Access to cash advances, investments, and insurance that flex

Join Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) at the Kasi Business Workshop in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga. The Masterclass theme is Sustainable Business Practices. It will explore how to build resilient, future proof businesses that balance profit with purpose. Learn how to integrate sustainability into...

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IWISA is calling for applications for the Community Champions competition to social entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their communities. This call is to celebrate the entrepreneurs' journey and share a story. Entrepreneurs stand a chance to win R60 000in cash with benefits that include, business training, mentorship and networking opportunities for the first prize winner worth R30 000.

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The Centre for Entrepreneurship within the Johannesburg Business School at the University of Johannesburg invites you to a high-impact masterclass designed to inspire, equip and connect women entrepreneurs. The masterclass will explore practical strategies to overcome barriers, seize opportunities...

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Small Enterprise Development and Finance (Sedfa) SOC Ltd is inviting service providers in the Hessequa Municipality (Western Cape) to apply as Ecosystem Outreach Partners (EOPs) to help strengthen support for MSMEs and cooperatives.

Who should apply?
Organisations with experience in small business development and a presence in local towns/villages.

Services include:

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The Wits Crucible for Entrepreneurship at the Wits Business School invites applications for the 2025 Entrepreneurial Capacity Development Programme to unemployed young graduates with a technology-driven business idea.

What to Expect?

A fully-funded 16-week intensive entrepreneurial capacity training with hands on workshops and real world entrepreneurial simulations. Successful completion of the Wits Business School Technopreneurship Short course may lead to the following pathways:

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