Applications Open for the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge

Applications Open for the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge. The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever. Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year.

The Kasi SME Summit, celebrating its 4th anniversary in 2026, continues to accelerate the commercialization of SME enterprises and unlock meaningful market access pathways for these businesses. Effectively, the Summit provides the tools, networks and platforms businesses need to scale sustainably.

• Have an annual turnover of under R50 million
• Be 51% or more South African black owned
• Operate their business within a South African township market
• Be in possession of a valid BBBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit
• Have a registered business with CIPC
• Have a valid tax certificate
• Be operational for a minimum of 2 years

Interested SME entrepreneurs must visit Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge to apply for the Standard Bank 2026 Kasi SME Pitch Challenge

Closing Date: 22nd of May 2026 at 17:00