ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

Enterprise and Supplier DEVELOPMENT (ESD)
Our ESD programmes are designed to support SMMEs through a wide range of initiatives:

Hubs

Community centers that foster skill development and job readiness.
* Offerings: STEM Academy, Vuka Entrepreneurship Programme, Work Readiness Programmes, and Adult Basic Education Training (ABET) support.

Alumni Network: A supportive platform where past participants collaborate and grow..
* Offerings: Networking events, exclusive workshops, mentorship programmes and access to Enterprise Development opportunities.

Incubation Programmes: Customized support for startups to refine their ideas and business models.
* Features: Mentorship, workspace, networking.

Accelerator Programmes: Helping growth-stage businesses scale and reach new markets.
* Features: Market entry guidance, mentorship, investment opportunities.

Supplier Development and Market Access Programmes: Enhancing SMMEs' supplier capabilities and connecting them with larger markets.
* Services: Market strategy training, partnerships with established corporations.

Funding (Grants and Loans): Financial support to sustain and scale businesses that drive job creation and economic growth.
* Focus: Building scalable, job-creating businesses.
