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Final call for entries: WIPO Photography Prize for Indigenous Youth 2024

Indigenous Peoples’ youth are invited to use photography to tell the world how their communities' lifestyles, beliefs and cultures are fundamentally related to their health and well-being. Participants should be between 18 and 35 years old. This year’s theme is Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Healing

Online Masterclass on Software Commercialisation

More and more invention disclosures include software. But software is complex and usually comprises numerous components from a variety of sources, bringing risks and benefits. This masterclass by the Southern African Research Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) is aimed at skilled technology

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women - Road to Growth

The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA) is partnering with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to deliver the Foundation's Road to Growth programme. Delivered by the GIBS EDA, the blended programme will offer a total of 50 women entrepreneurs the

Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference

Join the forefront of change at the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference 2024; an extraordinary 2-day event that aims to ignite transformative discussions and celebrate the strides made in empowering black businesses. The conference has been running for over a decade and has evolved into an

SA Startup Act Progress Report 2023/24 Webinar Launch

The SA Startup Act Movement invites you to the webinar launch of the SA Startup Act Progress Report 2023/24. The webinar launch brings you thought leaders who will engage the key findings from the Startup Act Progress Report, which has captured trends and cutting-edge insights on different themes in

Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme

The Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme at WomHub is now open for applications! The programme is targeted at female entrepreneurs in Gauteng, running a tech business and looking to grow and scale. Standard Chartered Women in Tech aims to provide a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs in

Youth Challenge Fund

Eligibility criteria In line with National Youth Policy, the Youth Challenge Fund will be providing support to youth businesses/enterprises who meet the following criteria: Are between the age of 18 to 35 years Registered with CIPC and be prepared to register with SARS & UIF 100% South African owned

Township and Rural Entrepreneurship Programme

The Township and Rural Empowerment Programmes (TREP) supports informal, micro and small enterprises and cooperatives in the rural and township economies. TREP provides blended finance and business development support to various sectors with a view of promoting their participation in the mainstream

SME Rise Capital Matching Roadshow

Inviting SMEs that require Funding to Participate in Capital Matching Looking to raise SME funding? Apply Below. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) SME RISE Initiative is focused on supporting SMEs to aid the growth of our economy and have therefore expanded the SME Rise Funding Readiness and

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Enterprise Acceleration Programme

As part of the JSE’s vision in growing shared prosperity, the JSE is excited to bring to the market a solution that will fast-track the growth of SA’s Private Companies. We will be providing a platform with an ecosystem of advisors, educational enablers and networks that ultimately will enable SME’s

Tech Talk Thursday: Entrepreneurs/Tech Leaders

Tech Talk Thursday, in partnership with Africa is Talking and Geekulcha is a platform where in the spirit of community, techies, founders and anyone keen to learn more about the latest in tech and stories told by founders in their entrepreneurial journeys. Join us as we share bread and mingle all in

Western Cape Entrepreneurs Workshop: Lean Canvas - The Journey to your Business Plan

Join a workshop to be hosted by the Daily Grind Innovation Hub. The workshop is designed to guide entrepreneurs through the process of drafting a robust business plan using Lean Canvas. The workshop will focus on helping entrepreneurs practically build a framework that will help drive problem