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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.

The Africa Informal & Micro Business Awards AIMBA, established to acknowledge and foster the diligence of the informal economy, stands as a cornerstone in the development of African Informal & micro-enterprises. Recognising the pivotal role that small businesses play in the Africa's economic fabric, AIMBA 2025 aims to celebrate their contributions and support their growth, thereby facilitating a robust economy and a sustainable future for all. 

Standard Bank in partnership with the RYZE calls for applications for the Kopano Central Business Development Programme to existing entrepreneurs based in the Free-State or Northern Cape provinces.

Areas of Focus:

• Building and running a sustainable business
• Financial management
• Brand development & trust-building
• Mentorship

Eligibility Criteria:

Applications are now open for the Nomfro Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project 5.0 (NTEEP) Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program 2025 for African Startups. Empowering African Startups for Success NTEEP is back with its fifth edition, offering a golden opportunity for 500 startups to join a thriving community of entrepreneurs.

The Namakwa Digital Hub is excited to invite ambitious youth, artisanal students from the NCR TVET College, and entrepreneurs based in the Namakwa District Municipality to apply for their bespoke incubation programmes in 2025. These programmes are designed to equip participants with the tools, networks, and support necessary to create innovative solutions and grow impactful businesses across the district.

Every year the  World Intellectual Property Organisation Global Awards (WIPO) Global Awards celebrate small businesses, start-ups and university spinouts that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) backed innovation and creativity in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society.

The WIPO Global Awards are celebrating your achievements, specifically focusing on:

Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) across all 9 provinces are invited to submit applications to be assisted with machinery, equipment, working capital, and acquisition of raw material to the maximum of R250,000.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS / COMPANIES

The CSIR Entrepreneurship Development Programme is designed for aspiring young entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs in this programme are challenged to achieve and exceed their goals while receiving the guidance and mentorship they need to stay the course and build essential skills for successful venture creation. The programme focuses on the process of establishing new sustainable business ventures with the potential to grow and contribute meaningfully to local economies. The programme identifies promising entrepreneurs with the talent and energy to build their own businesses.