We offer a combination of business, technical training and mentoring for budding entrepreneurs, as well as an incubation space.
Lepharo offers support to existing and start-up businesses by providing incubation facilities as well as specialised intervention services to empower and capacitate aspiring entrepreneurs in the engineering, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, construction inputs, and green economy industries.
Green Economy Support Programme
Catalyze SMMEs in renewable energy, ensuring they are well-equipped to thrive in this pivotal industry.
Construction Inputs
Enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of township enterprises in the construction sector
Digitization & 4IR
Empowering SMMEs with training and resources in mining tech, drones, AI, VR, and digitization for 4IR success
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About Us
Lepharo was established in 2006 and launched its technology business centre in February 2011 in Springs, Ekurhuleni. We offer a combination of business, technical training and mentoring for budding entrepreneurs, as well as an incubation space.
During the incubation period, SMMEs will benefit from the following services:
During the incubation period, SMMEs will benefit from the following services:
- Financial Compliance
- Business Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Personal Development
- Funding Linkage
- Legal Services
- Export Readiness Training
- Market Linkage
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Wellness Services 24 hour helpline
- Marketing & Communications Support
- New Venture Creation Training
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Our Services
World Class Intervention Services
Training
The transfer of sound business practices and principles through our accredited training and mentorship programmes
Incubation space
The provision of subsidised, safe and secure workshop space in 6 regions around South Africa
Wellness & Personal Development
Helping SMMEs address the human aspects of running a successful business
Quality Management Systems
Accredited programme to ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements
Testimonials
What SMMEs Are Saying About Our Services
With the foundation set by Lepharo, we can definitely see ourselves contributing towards economic growth.
Mbali Ngwenya
Fresh Metals Engineering“Indeed a brilliant and much needed mentoring and coaching institution for SMME's. We are grateful for the services and don't take it for granted”
Micardo Cupido
Commercial Bricks and PavingLepharo has been very instrumental in our growth and they facilitated in us finding a safe and secure workshop for our rapidly growing business.
Kedibone Tsiloane
Ramtsilo TradingThe foundation stones of knowledge
Providing business,technical training and mentoring for entrepreneurs.
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