The Entrepreneurial Ignite Stream, driven by Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), fuels B(WE)F’s mission to create thriving businesses and a more inclusive economy.

This is achieved through two key programmes: Barloworld Mbewu and Barloworld Siyakhula. Mbewu provides tailored seed funding, incubation and mentorship to social enterprises, empowering entrepreneurs, especially women, to scale their businesses and deliver social impact across various sectors. Siyakhula fosters supplier diversity and delivers fit-for-purpose programmes that create shared value beyond mere compliance. Together, they fan the flames of entrepreneurship into resilient enterprises.