Supplier Development Programme

Over 100 businesses have participated in the programme since its launch with several already on the shelves!

Empowering Local Enterprises to Access Big Markets

At the Social Enterprise Academy, we design Supplier Development Programmes that connect high-potential local entrepreneurs with real market opportunities.

Whether you’re a corporate looking to diversify your supply chain or a social entrepreneur seeking to scale your business, our programmes offer structured support, business readiness training, and direct buyer engagement — helping to unlock long-term, inclusive economic growth.

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A Leading Supplier Development Success Story

In Partnership with Food Lover’s Market

The Seeds of Change Programme is a standout example of what effective supplier development looks like. Designed for social and environmentally driven entrepreneurs, this initiative prepares participants to supply large-scale retailers like Food Lover’s Market.

2025 Winners Announced!

After weeks of learning and refining their businesses, our Top 10 finalists pitched live to Food Lover’s Market buyers. Meet the 2025 winners:

Tumi Mphahlele

🥇 1st Place

Tumi Mphahlele

🥇 1st Place

Thekga Movement is a water conservation company that manufactures Ecologs and Bio-charcoal briquettes made from Water Hyacinth.

Lebo Biko

🥈 2nd Place

Lebo Biko

🥈 2nd Place

Oya Foods is a dried, preservative free plant-based food company

Welile Gumede

🥉 3rd Place

Welile Gumede

🥉 3rd Place

Azowell Projects is a Hydroponic farm that produces tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

It was just the most thoughtfully curated learning experience.

KHULISWA MAZIZI

Become a Partner

Let’s Build Your Custom Supplier Development Pipeline
We work with retailers, corporates, and development agencies to design bespoke supplier development programmes that reflect your values, goals, and procurement needs. If you want to:

Invest in inclusive economic development

Strengthen and diversify your local supplier base

Make your ESG commitments come alive in communities

Then let’s talk.

Email: Jamy@socialenterprise.academy
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Are You a Social Entrepreneur Ready to Supply Big Retail?

Join our Social Enterprise Supplier Database to be the first to hear when new programmes and open applications launch.

If you have:

  • A scalable product or service
  • A commitment to social or environmental impact
  • A dream to enter retail supply chains

…this is for you!

Join the waitlist