February 2024

Apply for SEDA Asset Funding for SMEs

Seda Asset Assist for SMEs
Small businesses are encouraged to apply for the SEDA Asset Funding for SMEs to acquire capital to fund selected equipment as well as working capital. The program aims to provide assistance to Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) by providing them with funding to purchase equipment for starting operations or for increasing production. The SEDA Asset Funding for SMEs is specifically targeting machinery, equipment, and procurement of raw materials.
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Apply for funding: Tony Elumelu Foundation

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Fund
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a structured training opportunity designed to address the most common hurdles faced by entrepreneurs in Africa. The programme will categorize entrepreneurs according to their knowledge and skill; and will provide a targeted, hands-on, learning process. Entrepreneurs must complete this programme to proceed to pitching their business plan and to receive the $5000USD capital.
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Visa Africa Fintech accelerator

Visa Accelerator
One of the key responsibilities of an entrepreneur is ensuring compliance with both industry-specific and national legal regulations. Failure to adhere to these requirements can significantly impede critical business activities. For example No funder will consider investing time or money in a business that does not comply to laws and that risk penalties and fines.
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Make compliance a way of business

Compliance for Small Business in South Africa
One of the key responsibilities of an entrepreneur is ensuring compliance with both industry-specific and national legal regulations. Failure to adhere to these requirements can significantly impede critical business activities. For example No funder will consider investing time or money in a business that does not comply to laws and that risk penalties and fines.
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GMSA grant funding for digital startups

GSMA Innovation Fund
The GSMA Innovation Fund offers R2.5-R6 million to African startups addressing humanitarian challenges with GSM/digital technologies. It requires applicants to secure 25-50% matched funding, prioritizes women-led initiatives, and offers non-financial support. Companies must be post-revenue and may not exceed 250 employees. Applications close on 12 February 2024.
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