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We are committed to fostering entrepreneurship, promoting job creation, and advancing social equity ensuring that the benefits of sustainable development and international trade are shared by all.
By applying for our funding, you’re not just securing financial support; you’re joining a community committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities and driving sustainable economic growth. Whether you’re a startup aiming to disrupt the market or a small business ready to scale, our programs offer the resources, mentorship, and capital you need to succeed.
The WAF is designed to empower women entrepreneurs and uplift women's development across KwaZulu Natal. To qualify, businesses must be at least 80% women-owned and operated, based in KwaZulu-Natal, demonstrate a viable business model with clear growth potential, and have a positive social or environmental impact. Apply now to access essential financial resources, mentorship, and business development services to help you thrive.
The DTF is your gateway to turning innovative ideas into impactful realities. Whether you’re a tech startup, a growing enterprise, or an individual with a groundbreaking project, DTF funding provides you with the resources and support needed to drive digital transformation in your field.
We support the growth of digital industries, foster innovation, and enable entrepreneurship to diversify KwaZulu Natal’s economy beyond traditional sectors. Our innovation incubator programmes nurture start-ups, small businesses, and entrepreneurships from the ground up.
From idea to launch, gain step-by-step guidance through the process of developing your idea into a successful business.
Are you a KZN citizen with a startup idea? The Innovation Valley incubator program can help you turn your concept into a ready-for-investment business over 12 transformative weeks.
Investing in digital innovation requires a workforce equipped with relevant skills and expertise. Our digital skills training, technology academies, and hands-on learning opportunities will upskill you to join the local workforce and contribute to KwaZulu Natal’s goal of building a knowledge-based economy.
Learn how to become comfortable with computers, tech, and public speaking.
Participate in intensive training to become an expert AI and Machine Learning Engineer.
Learn manufacturing best practices to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Aligning with KwaZulu-Natal's objective of addressing unemployment , particularly among youth and marginalised communities, and fostering inclusive economic growth, we generate employment opportunities in high-tech industries in fields such as software development, data analytics, and digital marketing.
A branch of computer science that deals with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
Data analytics converts raw data into actionable insights. It finds trends and solves problems by using data.
The component of marketing that uses digital technologies and digital media to promote products, services, and brands.
