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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.

Do you have a game-changing innovation? The Innovation Hub is looking for innovative solutions to boost economic growth, improve living conditions and create last impact in Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels (TISH) in Gauteng. If you have a proven solution that can make a difference, this is your chance to partner with The Innovation Hub to pilot your solution.

Background 

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has launched a project titled “Resource Efficiency Programme for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs)”. The project is aimed at supporting at least ten (10) SMMEs by funding or co-funding the installation of energy-efficient/water efficient and /or renewable energy technologies to improve their efficiencies. 

Key Requirements

For detailed information please refer to the attached Annexure 1(Terms of Reference) 

Evaluation criteria 

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: