The FNB Business INNOVATION Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the efforts of high-impact entrepreneurs who have embraced many challenges to create world-class, industry-disrupting and scaleable companies that continue to forge unique ways of doing business.

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The PERA showcases and supports the Western Cape’s
most inspiring, high-potential entrepreneurs. The businesses chosen to take part stimulate innovation and contribute towards the creation of economic value and opportunities across the value chains in the...  moreThe PERA showcases and supports the Western Cape’s
most inspiring, high-potential entrepreneurs. The businesses chosen to take part stimulate innovation and contribute towards the creation of economic value and opportunities across the value chains in their industries.  

The Businesswomen’s Association recognises outstanding South African businesswomen for their valuable contribution to their local economy or on a national basis through its annual awards program.

The BWA has presented the Businesswoman of the Year Award ...  moreThe Businesswomen’s Association recognises outstanding South African businesswomen for their valuable contribution to their local economy or on a national basis through its annual awards program.

The BWA has presented the Businesswoman of the Year Award since 1980 and runs regional achiever awards to recognize the achievements of women in business. These awards actively seek to identify, acknowledge and cultivate entrepreneurs, corporate and professional women leaders in the various regions.  

The competition recognises the work of entrepreneurs who find innovative solutions to challenges facing some of South Africa’s most vulnerable people like women, youth, people living in rural areas and people living with disabilities. It serves as a catal...  moreThe competition recognises the work of entrepreneurs who find innovative solutions to challenges facing some of South Africa’s most vulnerable people like women, youth, people living in rural areas and people living with disabilities. It serves as a catalyst for social change in rural communities through its investments in innovative products and services.  

The Business Excellence Forum & Awards is an event that is powered by ActionCOACH and recognises the best of the best in South African SME business.

In a nutshell, it's a pitching platform for start-ups and entrepreneurs with a difference: participants who have what it takes to deliver the 'Who, What and Why' of their business in 180 seconds stand in line to WIN great PRIZES courtesy of The Hookup Din...  moreIn a nutshell, it's a pitching platform for start-ups and entrepreneurs with a difference: participants who have what it takes to deliver the 'Who, What and Why' of their business in 180 seconds stand in line to WIN great PRIZES courtesy of The Hookup Dinner's power partners, SAB Kickstart.  

Gauteng is a vibrant scientific hub with world-class R&D facilities, research centres and academic institutions. This, together with being the commercial centre of Africa with excellent manufacturing and industrialisation facilities, ideally p...  moreGauteng is a vibrant scientific hub with world-class R&D facilities, research centres and academic institutions. This, together with being the commercial centre of Africa with excellent manufacturing and industrialisation facilities, ideally positions the province to take the lead in the development and promotion of Biotechnology excellence.  

The inaugural Gauteng Accelerating Township Economy (GATE) Innovation Competition is inviting entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and business owners based in Gauteng townships to submit innovative concepts for selection as winners in the five provinci...  moreThe inaugural Gauteng Accelerating Township Economy (GATE) Innovation Competition is inviting entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and business owners based in Gauteng townships to submit innovative concepts for selection as winners in the five provincial corridors: Central (Johannesburg), Western (West Rand), Northern (Tshwane), Eastern (Ekurhuleni) and Southern (Sedibeng), focusing on the following sectors: ICT, Green Economy, Manufacturing, Public Health/ Medical and Biosciences.  

The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the qu...  moreThe GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy.

Winners of GAP 2016 will share over R2.5 million in seed funding and cash prizes, as well as receive incubation services with technical and business mentors, intellectual property lawyers and access to The Innovation Hub’s network of industry and government partners.

All interested parties are required to submit their applications by clicking on the relevant category and submitting the entries by 2 June 2016.  less