SMME Opportunities 20/01/2012

Opportunities that small businesses in South Africa should be grabbing.
 

  1. Seda Small Business Stars – The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) is running a competition for those with business ideas, and established businesses to win prizes by entering the competition. The competition includes a one day business plan training workshop, the possibility of winning cash prizes (up to R 40 000-00) and other prizes. Closes on the 31 January 2012.
  2. Gauteng Innovation Competition is focused on improving government service delivery, especially in the areas of government innovation, mobile service delivery and green service delivery. Prizes include a cash prize and seed funding, up to R 75 000-00 and R 175 000-00 respectively. Closes 24 February 2012.
  3. Africa News Innovation Challenge (PDF Link) – The Africa Media Initiative have announced a $ 1 million fund for news innovation. The call for proposals will be announced in February 2012.
  4. Woza Online  – Google’s interest in South Africa seems to be growing. They have launched a website that (1) helps you create a website for free, (2) provides an easy way for new advertisers to apply for R 500-00 credit towards an Adwords campaign and (3) offers training.

 
Thanks to the folks at Less Fuss , Startup Africa  and Incorporex for sharing this information with us.
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