Enablis competition for entrepreneurs in South Africa
Enablis, a Canadian organization that is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship have launched a competition for entrepreneurs in South Africa, having recently concluded a similar competition in Kenya.
About the Competition
The 2009 competition is slightly different from the previous years, this year a complete business plan does not have to be submitted. What i love about this however, the competition does not assume you have access to a PC and the internet, they will also be distributing forms on which to complete your application in certain provinces.
This year for the first time the Small Enterprise Development Agency – the main government agency responsible for small business development — has come on board, joining FNB, Microsoft and Khula Enterprise Finance as the main competition partners.
According to project director Martin Feinstein, who launched Enablis in South Africa, winners will also receive mentorship from alumni of INSEAD, one of the world’s most prestigious global business schools.
“The aim is not just to assist the winners with funding, but to provide finalists and winners with access to a range of support networks and services that will help to take them to the next level. Many people will benefit just by using the competition system to get their raw ideas into a coherent and presentable form.”
To register visit http://www.launchpad2009.biz. The closing date is 18 August 2009
About the competition for Kenya
Entries for the the competition in Kenya have closed (http://www.chorabizna.co.ke), though there will be an awards ceremony where the winners will be announced on June 27. Keep an eye on the website for the next competition.
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