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2017 premier's ENTREPRENEURSHIP recognition awards (pera)  

Programme: 2017 Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (PERA)
 

Organisation: Western Cape Government, Economic Development and Tourism
 

Type of Support
  • Funding
  • Exposure / Recognition
  • Networking Opportunities
 

Programme Description
 
The Western Cape Premier’s Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards 2017 is the fifth edition of an annual competition that recognizes the achievements and potential of some of the Province’s most exciting entrepreneurs. By acknowledging and showcasing successful entrepreneurs, this awards competition is helping to build a culture of entrepreneurship in the Western Cape – and in turn, support the creation of opportunities by small and medium businesses. The closing date for entries is 01 September 2017 at 18:00. 
 

Target Market
  • Emerging Business: A business in its initial growth phase operating for 12 months or longer, but not longer than 36 months, with a minimum annual turnover of R500,000.
  • Established Business: Operating for longer than 54 months with a minimum annual turnover of R5-million but not more than R50-million.
  • Social Enterprise: Any revenue-generating entity operating for 12 months or longer that aims to address a social challenge or need;
  • Most Innovative Business: This refers to an innovative solution or approach to an existing service or product.
  • Business with Global Reach: An enterprise in business for 54 months or longer with a minimum annual turnover of R5-million, but not more than R50-million. The business should prove that at least 30% of its turnover is derived from exports.
  • All time periods refer to operations in the Western Cape. 
 

Application Process

To apply, visit www.wcpremiersawards.co.za or collect an application form at the Department of Economic Development and Tourism, SEDA offices, The Business Place or The West Coast Business Centre.
 

Success Stories
 
Information on all previous winners is available on the Western Cape Premier Awards  website.
 

Contact Details

Website: https://www.wcpremiersawards.co.za/
Telephone: 082 577 5302, 082 437 3819 or 082 786 6532 
Email: support@wcpremiersawards.co.za

 
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