Successful Completion Stay for South African Female Entrepreneurs
Strengthening Economic Cooperation
As part of the Manager Training Program of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), another successful economic cooperation took place. GIZ and ICUnet.Group organized the Completion Stay Days for female entrepreneurs from South Africa, facilitating B2B connections between South Africa and Germany.
B2B Meetings and Business Insights
During these business days, participants engaged in:
Individual B2B meetings and consultations
Professional exchange of experiences, lessons learned, and best practices
During the virtual program phase, two South African entrepreneurs developed a new wine concept, embracing diversity with the idea of “same but different.”
Company Visits & Business Strategy
As part of the Theme Days, the businesswomen visited:
Wellness Hotel Holzapfel (Bad Füssing)
msg systems ag & 4process (IT companies in Passau)
Stela Laxhuber GmbH (Massing)
They gained insights into company operations, technology, and business strategies through guided tours and interactive discussions.
Workshops & B2B Consultations
A specialized workshop on Africa and B2B consultations took place at ICUnet.Group headquarters, where participants explored:
Product placement and pricing strategies
Potential B2B opportunities in the German market
A special thanks to business consultants Debora Guerrero Liera, Marinda Seisenberger, and Thilo Beyer for their support!
Cultural Exchange & Networking
Beyond business, participants enjoyed a guided city tour in Passau, visiting:
The historic old town
The Veste Oberhaus Museum
A scenic Danube & Inn river tour
These experiences deepened their cultural understanding and strengthened international ties.
A Successful Outcome
We are proud of the strong business connections formed between South African female entrepreneurs and German companies. A contract was even signed at the last minute, marking a significant milestone!
Thank You to Our Partners
A heartfelt thanks to GIZ, dtic, Wellness Hotel Holzapfel, msg systems ag, 4process, and Stela Laxhuber GmbH for their valuable collaboration in making this program a success.
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