The Entrepreneurship desk sponsored by Standard Bank and Borbet, acts as a single contact where small business growth and sustainability interventions are housed. These include pro bono one on one advisory support; access to market; entrepreneurial skills development; access to finance; Business to Business linkages among others. The Desk further drives awareness of existing developmental opportunities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and connects small businesses with key strategic stakeholders.
The support of the desk is structured as follows:
The Business Ignition Challenge powered by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber and Standard Bank recognises and supports Youth-owned businesses, Township based Entrepreneurs and MSMEs registered with the Entrepreneurship Desk towards growth and sustainability.
The successful entrepreneurs will potentially win a grant fund to support their business needs.
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