The International Trade Centre and the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invite you to the Global SME Ministerial Meeting 2025. This landmark event brings together ministers, policymakers, private sector leaders, and entrepreneurs to elevate the global small business agenda. Under the...

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Vision:
To eradicate poverty and rebuild South African communities through locally-owned, scalable enterprises that drive employment, hope, and self-sustaining economic growth.

Mission:
To build a multi-sector, innovation-led economy by launching high-impact projects that empower unemployed youth, underserved communities, and local families.

Flagship Project – YOU WIN
A mobile-first fintech and gamification platform that rewards users with real-world prizes (groceries, airtime, cash, Everland tickets) through daily challenges. It’s designed to:

  • Financially empower unemployed youth
  • Drive community
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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards.

The AWIEF Awards recognize, honour, and celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs and founders for their achievements and contributions to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. Nominees should be established women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, innovation, and business success within their industries and sectors.

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The National Small Business Chamber calls for registrations to the Business Show: Africa 2025.

Join thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners, and business decision makers who seek out new ideas, key solutions, innovative trends and unique opportunities to build bigger and more successful...

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Knysna Municipality is launching a programme to assist dynamic and committed entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Successful applicants will receive a range of non-financial assistance, including business development interventions and training.

The following criteria are applicable for applicants:

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The Digital Divas Summit is more than a one-day event; it is a curated experience for women ready to build, scale, connect, and redefine their place in business and in the world. If you are exploring what is next, looking for real connection, or stepping into a new version of your career or self...

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Eureka calls for applications for the Eureka Quantum 2025. The main objective of this call for projects is to support organisations as they develop quantum technologies that outperform or accelerate existing technologies and contribute to solving problems relevant to industry, science, and society.

This call for research and development (R&D) projects may include topics such as, but not limited to:

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The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites you to the CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference, one of the world’s leading conferences on technological innovation for achieving the Sustainable...

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We facilitate seamless communication between deaf individuals and hearing individuals through our innovative smart glasses. Our custom-built software translates spoken language into text in real time, displaying the information directly on the lens of the glasses for the wearer.

The smart glasses also feature an integrated camera, enabling real-time facial recognition to enhance security. Additionally, our technology supports license plate recognition, making us the first company in Africa to offer this advanced capability.

This project is a brilliant example of how traditional knowledge can be combined with modern practices to create a sustainable and economically viable future for the Lower Zingcuka region.

Here's a summary of how the project leverages Sweetthorn AcaciaCape Aloe, and water-invasive biomess for economic and job growth:

  • Sweetthorn Acacia: The project uses traditional knowledge of selective thinning and harvesting to sustainably manage the overgrowth of Sweetthorn Acacia. This creates a reliable source of income for the community through charcoal production. The project emphasizes modern