Opportunities And Events

Build with Gemini XPRIZE Hackathon | $2 Million Global AI Venture Challenge

Applications are now open for the Build with Gemini XPRIZE Hackathon, a global innovation challenge inviting entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, startups and small organisations to build AI-native businesses capable of solving real-world problems. With a total prize pool of USD 2 million
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Spaza Shop Support Fund – Empowering Township and Rural Community Convenience Shops in South Africa

The Spaza Shop Support Fund, supported by the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and administered through the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and partners, is designed to support township and rural community convenience
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Skilling for Employment Programme (SEP) Phase 2 Strategic Intervention: Empowering SMMEs for Market Entry in the Just Energy Transition (JET)

The National Business Initiative (NBI) is driving this campaign, focusing on the IRM Initiative. Target Beneficiaries: Local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), township enterprises, TVET students, youth entrepreneurs, and artisans. The goal is to empower SMMEs by removing technical
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