SMMEs

The South African Space Agency and the National Research Foundation invites Startups, Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), and Entrepreneurs to submit applications for funding through the New Earth Observation Frontiers Enterprise Innovation Support Fund.

The support fund is intended to support entrepreneurs, startups and SMMEs to transform space-based ideas to products and/or services in order to increase the competitiveness of the South African Earth observation sector and benefit the South African society at large.

The Collaborative Programme for Additive Manufacturing (CPAM) is a directed implementation programme to support the South African Additive Manufacturing Strategy. The CPAM has as an objective to reduce the barriers to the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) as an acceptable manufacturing technology and it focuses on supporting and developing an AM-based SMME industry. 

The Hollywood Foundation is thrilled to announce 2025 edition of the Mpumalanga (MPU) Bambelela Business Awards, a prestigious event that honours the extraordinary contributions of local entrepreneurs in Mpumalanga region. These awards not only spotlight the transformative impact of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in communities but also celebrate their crucial role in job creation across the region.

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, maintaining profitable operations, building lasting customer relationships, and accessing market opportunities.

Interested SMMEs must have the following documents:

The first ever Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards are here.  

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has launched a project titled “Resource Efficiency Programme for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs)”. The project is aimed at supporting at least ten (10) SMMEs by funding or co-funding the installation of energy-efficient/water efficient and /or renewable energy technologies to improve their efficiencies. 

Key Requirements

For detailed information please refer to the attached Annexure 1(Terms of Reference) 

Evaluation criteria 

Every year the  World Intellectual Property Organisation Global Awards (WIPO) Global Awards celebrate small businesses, start-ups and university spinouts that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) backed innovation and creativity in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society.

The WIPO Global Awards are celebrating your achievements, specifically focusing on: