[April 2025]
Looking to take your business idea to the next level in 2025? Explore some of South Africa’s top business opportunities and funding programs – open now!
Enterprise4Change Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Submissions are now open for Enterprise4Change Programme to empower beneficiaries by identifying entrepreneurs in a community and stimulating their entrepreneurial spirit…[more]
Santam Women of the Future Awards (South Africa)
Deadline: 3 June 2025
Are you a woman shaping the future of their country, or do you know someone who is? They invite you to either enter or nominate an outstanding woman entrepreneur for the Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE…[more]
Call for Applications: Premier’s Youth Development Fund 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: 9 May 2025
The Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga calls for applications from interested young entrepreneurs to apply for 2025 Premier’s Youth Development Fund (PYDF)…[more]
Call for Agro-Processing Blended Funding Proposals (South Africa)
Deadline: 25 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Agro-Processing Blended Funding Programme…[more]
Applications open for FNB Market Masters Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 2 May 2025
Applications are now open for the FNB Market Masters Programme to help young, established business owners find new markets and expand their reach…[more]
SME Growth Exporter Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 4 May 2025
The Edge Growth, in partnership with FNB, is seeking applications to actively promote transformation for small to medium business development, which is why we bring you an innovative programme that provides South African black owned exporters the opportunity to grow and strengthen their international and regional trade…[more]
Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition (South Africa)
Deadline: 18 April 2025
The eThekwini Municipality is inviting SMME’s and Cooperatives with innovative ideas within the eThekwini Region to participate in the Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition…[more]
Call for Proposals: Technology Solutions for Women Challenges (WTIP) – South Africa
Deadline: 28 April 2025
The Technology Innovation Agency is seeking applications for the Women Technology and Innovation Program (WTIP), which aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the technology and innovation sector, increasing their participation and ensuring that innovation is also used to address their challenges…[more]
Entries open for Nedbank Pitch and Polish 2025 (South Africa)
Deadline: Ongoing
Entries are now open for the 2025 Nedbank Pitch & Polish, South Africa’s biggest and longest-running pitching competition…[more]
Applications open for uYilo Kick Start Fund (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Applications are now open for uYilo Kick Start Fund to support applied research and development activities in the field of e-Mobility…[more]
Open Call: Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 30 April 2025
Applications are now open for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellowship Programme…[more]
