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IAAE Summit - Kimberley

The IAAE Summit - Kimberley, taking place on 24 April 2026 with registration starting at 08:00 and sessions running until 16:00, offers free entry to entrepreneurs and SMMEs seeking practical growth tools and market access. This summit forms part of a national series focused on unlocking business

IAAE Summit - Bloemfontein

The IAAE Summit - Bloemfontein takes place on 27 March 2026, with registration opening at 08:00 and the event running until 16:00. Attendance is free of charge, making this a key occasion for entrepreneurs and SMMEs in the region to fast-track their business growth and market access. As one in a

IAAE Summit - East London

The IAAE Summit - East London forms part of a national series dedicated to equipping South African entrepreneurs and SMMEs with the practical tools and strategies to grow sustainable businesses. Over 12 months, nine summits will unpack the Business Model Canvas pillar by pillar, from Value

IKI Small Grants - International Climate Initiative: Support for Local Climate and Biodiversity Action

The IKI Small Grants programme, part of Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), provides targeted support to local, national, and regional organisations in ODA-eligible countries to implement impactful climate and biodiversity projects. Funding ranges from €60,000 to €200,000 per project

IKI Large Grants - International Climate Initiative: Large-Scale Funding for Climate Action and Biodiversity

The IKI (International Climate Initiative) Large Grants offer substantial funding (5 to 20 million euros per project) to address pressing global challenges in climate change mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation. The grants are awarded annually based on strategic themes

IAAE Summit - Pietermaritzburg

The IAAE Summit - Pietermaritzburg is part of a groundbreaking national series set to empower South African entrepreneurs, innovators, and SMMEs. Over the next 12 months, the summit series will traverse all nine provinces, with each gathering dedicated to unpacking one critical building block of the

Call for Proposals: Grassroots Innovation Programme

The Grassroots Innovation Programme, led by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), is a nationwide call to action for South African citizens with innovative solutions designed to address urgent social needs in their communities. This opportunity is tailored for homegrown problem-solvers—individuals

FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants

The FREE STEM Fund 2025 Grants program, backed by the Optiver Foundation, is a global funding initiative dedicated to empowering girls, women, transgender, and non-binary people in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By prioritizing intersectional and inclusive approaches, this

Applications Open: South African OCIF Grow Programme (2026)

The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Programme 2026 is an influential initiative designed to unlock the growth potential of South Africa’s most innovative youth-owned businesses. With a unique blend of grant and interest-free loan funding, the programme not only addresses the deep-rooted

Kuya Capital: Driving Global Growth and International Expansion Grant for Startups

Kuya Capital, a founder-led venture partner based in the U.S., presents an exceptional growth opportunity for ambitious, revenue-generating startups across Africa, Latin America, and beyond. Through its innovative 2025 Kuya Grant program, Kuya Capital empowers startups to break into new markets and

Call for Proposals: Corporate Social Investment Projects in South Africa

The Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) is inviting proposals from organisations dedicated to uplifting historically disadvantaged individuals and driving positive change in Gauteng communities. Through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, GPF supports impactful projects that improve access

Call for Applications: Empower Local Community Network Operators to Bridge SA’s Digital Divide

The SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation, in partnership with AdNotes and supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), invites applications from Local Community Network Operators (LCNOs) to address digital exclusion in South Africa’s rural and township communities. Despite