Embrace 2021

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++++ Ready to Rise to the 2021 Challenge?++++Happy New Year from the SME South Africa team. Wishing all our entrepreneurs a prosperous and innovative year! Welcome to the first Business Opportunities newsletter of the year. As always this is your #1 source of available funding, competitions and entrepreneurship support delivered to your inbox on the first Tuesday of each month. In this newsletter:- January funding & business opportunities- Training & support programmes for entrepreneurs- Where to look for funding in 2021 Be safe and take care!

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******** FUNDING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ********

Jua Kickstarter Fund (Startups)

JUA is a US$1 million fund, which aims to provide entrepreneurs with capital to kickstart or expand their enterprises. African businesses from concept to mature businesses that need that kickstart into the next level, can apply.

The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (SMEs)

The programme aims to identify, train mentor and fund African entrepreneurs who are capable of changing the face of business across Africa.MORE INFO HERE

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****TRAINING & SUPPORT PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES ***

Women Enabled Enterprises (Women)

The organisation is offering a 12-week long business basics virtual program to women of colour, who will receive mentorship and training from top startup companies’ experts.

1000 Tech Entrepreneurs Movement (Tech)

You must have the interest and willingness to start and lead your tech startup to register to join the five-day bootcamp – in your city. No prior entrepreneurship experience is required.

Grow with Google (All)

The digital hub provides free tools and resources to businesses and individuals, with initiatives like Google My Business, Marketing Kit tool and Market Finder tool.

Future of Work Africa 2021 (Startups)

The accelerator will support entrepreneurs building for-profit, market-based solutions across the education, employment, and benefits spectrum that can help young people in Sub-Saharan Africa better prepare for and manage the future of work.MORE INFO HERE

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***** 8 Ways to Get Funding in 2021 ****

1. Approach private investors2. Apply for government grants or funding3. Approach Angel Investors4. Join an ESD programme5. Apply for a loan from a private financial institution like Vodalend6. Apply for purchase order funding7. Create a crowdfunding campaign8. Look for a funder on online funding portal, Finfind*** For more news on funding, check out our Funding Resources page.