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Call for Applications: Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge to convert innovative urban ideas that are meeting resilience needs in informality contexts and scale them to sustainable ideas. The RISE Urban Challenge provides

Call for Applications: STARS Fellowship Programme

The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institute Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed

Call for Proposals: uYilo Kick Start Fund

The uYilo e-Mobility Programme invites qualifying projects to submit proposals to the uYilo “Kick Start” fund. The fund was established to support electric mobility (e-Mobility)-related products or services development, by providing an agile mechanism to fund applied research and development to a

Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit

ABSA in collaboration with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) is inviting you to the Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, a premier gathering focused on Empowering Township Economies in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Landscape. This summit will bring together

Unlocking Gauteng’s Innovation Potential: Round Table Discussion on Innovation, Tech Hubs and Digital Skills

The rapid advancements in technology are transforming the global economic landscape, and South Africa is poised to lead this transformation. However, to truly unlock Gauteng’s innovation potential, it is essential to tackle the challenges hindering growth, such as digital skills gaps, infrastructure

Call for Nominations: Youth in Business Awards 2025

The Youth in Business South Africa calls for applications for the 2025 Youth in Business Awards, to honour young entrepreneurs who have contributed to the growth of the technology industry. Eligibility: The awards are open to all South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years as of 30th March

Call for Applications: Global CleanTech Innovation Program

Applications Now Open for the Global Cleantech Innovation Program for Eastern Cape Innovators! Propella Business Incubator has been identified by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) as an implementing partner for the Global Cleantech Innovation Program in South Africa (GCIP-SA) Hubs and Spokes

Call for Applications: Inter-College Competition

Allan Gray Makers is calling for applications for the Inter-College competition aimed at fostering a culture of entrepreneurship in TVET students. Registration is open to students who are enrolled at any of the 50 Public TVET Colleges in South Africa for the 2025 academic year. Competition

Incubation Programme: Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator

The Durban University of Technology - Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator is inviting small businesses in Durban to apply for their Incubation Programme. The 12 months programme is aimed at developing attractive business concepts, establishing strong and sustainable organisations

ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference

The International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM) will be hosting the ISPIM Connects Cape Town Conference under the theme: 'Transforming Futures through Innovation'. The three-day event will allow delegates to engage with fellow innovation professionals from academia, industry

SME SA Funding Summit 2025

The SME South Africa will be hosting its first-ever SME South Africa Funding Summit that will allow entrepreneurs, business owners to gain insights into becoming bankable businesses, master the art of pitching, improve their funding literacy and get their business fully compliant on the spot

Call for Applications: NTEEP 5.0 Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program 2025 for African Startups

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