2025 DCC Accelerator
Schedule
Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC+02:00Location
Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Durban, 4051, South Africa | Umhlanga, NL
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The 2025 DCC Accelerator is calling for applications from innovative SMEs offering solutions in:✅ Chemicals manufacturing
✅ Waste management & recycling (including hazardous & e-waste)
✅ Industrial laundry services
✅ Social media management
✅ Audio-visual training capabilities
✅ AI-driven analytics
✅ On-site security & access control
This is your chance to apply for the programme and pitch your business at the Dragons’ Den event in November, where five major industry giants will be on the customer panel: H&R South Africa (Pty) Ltd, NCS, Sherwin-Williams, BASF and Solenis
Important:
This is not an open event. Registration is an application to the Accelerator programme. Only shortlisted and successful SMEs will be contacted and invited to pitch in November.
Qualifying criteria:
• South African owned business
• 51% or more Black ownership
• Annual turnover of R50m or less
• Registered with CIPC
• Tax compliant
• Operating for at least 2 years
• Currently or aiming to offer products or services to customers in industrial sectors, particularly the chemicals sector
📅 Application deadline: 16 September 2025
Applications are now closed.
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Where is it happening?
Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Durban, 4051, South Africa, 249 Umhlanga Rocks Dr, Durban, 4051, South Africa, UmhlangaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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