Overview of your opportunity

AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa, in partnership with Nedbank is calling for application for the 2024 cohort. 

AWIEF Growth Accelerator is a flagship enterprise development programme designed to support early-stage and high-growth-oriented women-owned and women-led small and medium-sized enterprises (WSMEs) with growth strategy training, corporate advisory, mentoring, networks, and access to finance.

Applications are invited from WSMEs operating in; 

Closing date

We invest in and support impactful startups building agritech, foodtech and climate tech solutions in Africa

Katapult Africa Accelerator is particularly interested in applications from startups working in the following fields:

  • Agriculture and Food Production - Startups with technologies in agricultural tools and equipment, agro-inputs, production and conservation management platforms, and enhanced biotech and foods.
  • Supply Chain Services - Startups providing innovative financial services, and accessible data, information and knowledge for consumers and businesses.
  • Distribution and

AgDevCo is an expert investor in agribusinesses in Africa that makes investments to expand meaningful and sustainable agribusiness. AgDevCo is a long-term partner for development and impact, offering more than simply financing.

Gajo’s Contracting & Consulting Services is delighted to present our company which specializes in various contracting services such as Supply Chain, Civil and Building Construction, and Maintenance. We understand the importance of meeting your needs to achieve your objectives and we are dedicated to completing any project we are given on time and according to your specifications.

Our Aim:

Our main objective is to trade in joint ventures with the youth as partners to work together to empower more technical skills and promote women and youth empowerment in South Africa. We prioritize working

Sir Rooster Farms (Pty) Ltd is a creation by Zinzi Manana, based in Pongola the Northern of Kwa-Zulu Natal. We specialize in the production and agro-processing of broiler chickens. "We are butchers by trade and artisans at our craft.” We want to define the future of farming by providing tremendous value and giving home cooks access to the best South African produce, ordinarily destined for the top tables of restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, Supermarkets, Schools, funeral parlours and caterers.

 

We are in Polokwane and specialize in agro-processing Moringa value-added foods and beverages called Moringa Nutrika. This nutraceutical is offered mainly as a honey-flavoured powder with 10 different herbs mixed with Spirulina (blue-green algae), all flavour-masked with natural sweeteners to improve palatability and nutritional availability. Beverages are protein-rich.

CDI Capital is an impact investor in local SMMEs, empowering businesses to innovate, fast-track growth, create jobs, improve lives and help build a stronger economy. CDI works with corporates, government and development agencies to invest in individual businesses through our SMME development programmes, grants, loans and equity.

Offerings;

  • Growth fund
  • Design Innovation Seed Fund (DISF)

We strive to be a leading agritech company, which is accepted as a dynamic, responsible, professionally managed profit-oriented corporation. We envision a world where all individuals discover their power to make a difference and are equipped as active, engaged citizens.
Statement of Strategic Intent
Continental leader in propelling economic emancipation using agroecology/regenerative agriculture, livestock, indigenous medicine, and high-value crops to unlock food security & sovereignty, wellness, industrialisation, smart- cities, energy and waste leveraging on vertical and horizontal

The Women and Youth Agroecology Hub, recognized by the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, focuses on supporting the agricultural sector, particularly in maintaining internal control systems nationally. These systems ensure that farms adhere to organic certification standards and guarantee the traceability of exported products. The hub conducts regular visits and document checks to monitor smallholder farmers' activities, with internal inspections occurring monthly. Farmers are educated on their shared responsibility for maintaining organic integrity, with the WYAgroecology School

We are in the business of farming herbs for culinary, essential oils & cosmetic purposes.