Can We Interest You in a R1 Million+ Business Boost?
Raizcorp, Africa’s leading business incubator, is on a mission to grow entrepreneurs and their businesses through an extraordinary new opportunity — the Raizcorp Pitch & Shine Challenge. They’re calling on talented South African manufacturers who use locally sourced raw materials to step into the spotlight and compete in an epic pitch showdown at Stream Africa 2025, an innovative (un)conference that brings together more than 200 top executives, thinkers, and creators to share ideas and forge powerful business connections.
How It Works
Three finalists will be handpicked to receive an exclusive opportunity designed to elevate their brand, sharpen their business strategy, and amplify their visibility.
The journey includes:
- Branding mentorship: Each finalist will be paired with a creative expert from the WPP global agency network to refine their branding and craft a world-class pitch.
- All-access experience: A fully sponsored three-day trip to Stream Africa 2025, happening from 3 – 6 November 2025 at The Riverside Sun.
- Live pitch showdown: Finalists will present their business ideas in front of expert judges and a live audience of over 200 influential business leaders.
What You Can Win
🏆 First Prize — Worth R1 000 000+
- R350 000 Raizcorp business-development programme
- R625 000 in Primedia airtime advertising
- R75 000 in online courses from Red & Yellow
- Cash prize from Standard Bank
🥈 Second Prize — Worth R600 000+
- R535 000 in Primedia airtime advertising
- R50 000 in online courses from Red & Yellow
- Making Strategy Happen workshop with Allon Raiz (valued at R2 999)
- Cash prize from Standard Bank
🥉 Third Prize — Worth R450 000+
- R425 000 in Primedia airtime advertising
- R25 000 in online courses from Red & Yellow
- Cash prize from Standard Bank
- One-hour mentorship session with Allon Raiz
Why You Should Enter
This is more than just a pitch competition — it’s a transformative business experience. Finalists will gain world-class creative mentorship, access to top industry decision-makers, and a chance to win prizes designed to accelerate growth and elevate their brands to new heights.
If you’re a South African manufacturer with a story worth telling and a product that embodies local excellence, this is your moment to shine.
👉 Apply now: https://www.raizcorp.com/sponsored-programme/raizcorp-pitch-and-shine/
