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Unlock Your SMME's Potential with Technology

We empower Black-owned SMMEs which are not specifically technology companies to leverage the latest technologies, scale their businesses, and create jobs in South Africa.

SMME Acceleration Initiative

The SMME Acceleration Initiative under Microsoft's EEIP is designed 
to support and accelerate the growth of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. This initiative focuses on empowering black-owned businesses in various sectors by providing resources and financial support for digital transformation, enabling them to compete and thrive in 
their respective industries.

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Key Objectives:

Empowerment:

Access to digital transformation strategy, planning and implementation assistance.

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Support:

Financial support and business case development for digital transformation projects.

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Community Impact:

The development of businesses that address local community needs and contribute to economic growth and job creation is encouraged.

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Programme Highlights:

  • Consultation and development of a digital transformation strategy for your enterprise.

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  • Guidance from experienced experts to develop a key set of projects with business cases to accelerate your business.

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  • Funding of select digital transformation initiatives in your strategy.

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  • The chance to connect with potential investors, partners, and customers through various networking opportunities.

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Who Should Apply?

If you're a Black South African owned business which is not technology-based but uses technology in your business, such as Manufacturers, Agri-businesses, Mining companies and so on, we want to hear from you!

Apply for SMME Acceleration

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Develop In-Demand Digital Skills:

Skills Development
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Partner with Us on Digital Innovation

Research and Development
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