Capturing the essence of Youth Month, the Ekurhuleni metro recently held a three-day festival of ideas conference with the aim of empowering entrepreneurs in Ekurhuleni.
Innovative and bankable business ideas from young entrepreneurs where pitched to a panel of industry experts, bankers and investors within the ICT, smart and advance manufacturing, business process and logistics, agriculture and business services.
During the three-day information sharing, the entrepreneurs where taught about business planning, marketing and unpacking business growth.
Companies such as Small Enterprise Finance Agency, Small Enterprise Development Agency, Gauteng Enterprise Propeller, Ekurhuleni West College, National Youth Development Agency, Tiger brands, Bidvest and Nedbank shared tips on how to grow their businesses and how they can access opportunities within the organisations.
Some of the entrepreneurs who pitched the best ideas where given a cash amount for their businesses as well as mentorship programmes from top companies.
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