Application: SMME Skills
As part of Microsoft South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment initiative, the company is launching its
third Equity Equivalent Investment Programme (EEIP) to support the growth of black-owned and black women-owned
SMMEs, stimulate job creation, and prepare South Africa for the future of AI. Over the next decade, the programme aims
to empower nearly 250 SMMEs and startups by providing them with essential digital tools and skills for growth.
Additionally, it seeks to equip around 50,000 TVET college students with relevant digital skills and tools, and to train over
2,000 young individuals in advanced AI skills crucial for employability. Furthermore, Microsoft South Africa’s EEIP will
support up to 20 advanced research and development projects that address the nation’s current and future policy needs
in critical areas such as Cyber Security and AI.
The SMME Skills Initiative aims to enhance the operational and competitive capabilities of existing Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) by training their employees in both technical and business skills. The programme focuses on improving business effectiveness, agility, competitiveness, and digital relevance over a period of 4 to 8 months through a tailored skilling initiative
If you are a SMME needing business and technical skilling of key resources to accelerate your business, please fill in the form below to register your interest in being a beneficiary of the SMME Skilling Initiative.