Opportunities that small businesses in South Africa should be grabbing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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