K1 Recycling received funding enabling the business to acquire working capital and equipment such as trucks, forklifts, a bailing machine, and computers. K1 also received business development support and mentorship from Enterprise Room.. “Being part of the Enterprise Room mentorship programme has been a wonderful experience for K1 Recycling. The first thing Enterprise Room assisted our company with was to put…
Nkululeko is a qualified plumber that worked for companies such as Anglo and Rand water. She started her own business in 2014 with the vision to work for herself and teach new skills to others. She applied for the enterprise development program for plumbers managed and implemented on behalf of a corporate client, by Enterprise Room.…
“I don’t think it would have been possible to access funding from Discovery to setup the U-Care Medical Centre in Park Station if Enterprise Room had not been supporting us and working with us to develop the business plan.” DR Dulcy Rakumakoe: Medical Practitioner, AQH Enterprise Room Dr Dulcy Rakumakoe AQH – YouTube
In partnership with a global consultancy, Enterprise Room was awarded the tender to design an Enterprise and Supplier Development strategy aligned to the client’s core business strategy and mission of seamlessly connecting people to a better life. We were appointed as programme manager to implement the strategy which was built on four core pillars: Pillar…
The Hout Bay Partnership, a not-for-profit organisation, was established in 2014 with the purpose of promoting integrated social and economic development. It became a stand alone organisation on 1 July 2016. One of its core objectives is to support and transform the existing social and economic activities of the communities of Hout Bay, in particular,…
The client provides loan funding to SMEs via several funds across all SA provinces. The client also recognises the need to provide SMEs with non-financial support, to maximise opportunities for SME success and repayment of loan funding. Enterprise Room was responsible for supplying business development support to the various funds the client had set in…
The Africa Innovation Summit (AIS) brings together the African innovation ecosystem players in support of socio-economic development and structural transformation across the continent. This pan-African network also focusses on policy reforms and change to support innovation and growth, acting as a marketplace platform for innovators, investors, markets and shared experiences across the continent. This second AIS was held in collaboration with…
The client needed: Strategic BBBEE guidance. Business development support services (financial, human resources, compliance) for ED and SD beneficiaries. Pre- and post-investment due diligence assessment of enterprises wanting to access ED or SD funding. Enterprise Room provided the client with ongoing enterprise development programme management support including: Establishing improved procurement processes. Ensuring maximum early payment…
We collaborated closely with Discovery on an exciting and comprehensive global entrepreneur exposure and business mentorship programme, working with entrepreneurs using technology as a driver for innovation in the health and wellness space. “The trip was a truly inspiring experience that enabled us to interact with the leading MedTech entrepreneurs and academics of Silicon Valley. Valuable advice…
Discovery is a leading financial services provider, both in South Africa and globally. Their core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives. Innovation is a fundamental driver of their business. “Enterprise Room have been instrumental in supporting Discovery’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) team to tailor our ESD strategy, ensuring…