SMEs

Eureka calls for applications for the Eureka Quantum 2025. The main objective of this call for projects is to support organisations as they develop quantum technologies that outperform or accelerate existing technologies and contribute to solving problems relevant to industry, science, and society.

This call for research and development (R&D) projects may include topics such as, but not limited to:

The Africa Informal & Micro Business Awards AIMBA, established to acknowledge and foster the diligence of the informal economy, stands as a cornerstone in the development of African Informal & micro-enterprises. Recognising the pivotal role that small businesses play in the Africa's economic fabric, AIMBA 2025 aims to celebrate their contributions and support their growth, thereby facilitating a robust economy and a sustainable future for all. 

Telkom Lend is a financial solution that provides quick and seamless access to funding, enabling small businesses to grow and scale. This funding is unsecured, adaptive and fast which means Telkom does not require any collateral, beneficiaries are able to control the payments depending on their turnover and they can receive access to funding within 24 hours! TelkomLend funding ranges from R20k to R5m in size and ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on what best suits the business.

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The Cape Clothing & Textile Cluster (CCTC) is excited to announce the launch of “Origin8: From Start-up to Scale-up”, a programme that is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa’s clothing, textile, footwear, and leather (CTFL) sector.

Supported by the City of Cape Town’s Growth Coalitions Branch, the programme is the first of its kind, aiming to expose promising SMEs to major national retailer requirements, helping them to bridge the gaps that exist in their business to better align with industry standards and customer expectations.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and Western Cape Government Capital Matching Initiative as part of the JSE Rise programme is focused on supporting SMEs to aid the growth of the economy and have therefore been expanding the SME Funding Readiness and Capital Matching initiatives to more companies.