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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 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.

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.

Winning Prizes

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:

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: