We develop the businesses. We amplify the impact.
Thriving Network helps corporates build capable, digitally enabled Black-owned businesses — and makes the impact of that investment visible.
Two products. One annual event.
Thriving ICT Programme
For corporates who want an ESD partner to run the programme end to end.
A structured 12-week programme that builds capable, digitally enabled Black-owned businesses — with evidence and amplification built in.
Impact & Amplification
For corporates already running ESD programmes in-house.
We capture, document and amplify the impact your existing programme creates — evidence for reporting, stories for your board and the public.
Thriving Procurement Connect 2027
For buyers, ESD leaders, sponsors and procurement-ready suppliers.
One day connecting Black-owned suppliers with the corporate buyers who need them — panels, masterclasses and a pre-matched Supplier Dealroom.
Thriving ICT Programme
We design and run your ESD programme end to end — from beneficiary recruitment and needs analysis to tailored enablement, reporting and graduation — aligned to your ESD objectives and your B-BBEE advisor’s targets.
- 1DIAGNOSE
Needs analysis and baseline for every business.
- 2ENABLE
ICT tools, business systems, training and mentorship.
- 3EVIDENCE
An Impact Development Journey and audit-ready evidence pack.
- 4AMPLIFY
Profiles, case studies and stories on Thriving Media.
- 5CONNECT
Supplier Dealroom access to corporate buyers.
Choose the depth. We tailor the detail.
Cohorts of 20 · Impact & Amplification included in every tierBest for foundational digital enablement.
Best for operational and procurement readiness.
Best for building an active supplier pipeline.
Impact & Amplification
Already running ESD in-house? Your programme creates the impact. We make it visible.
We work alongside your ESD team, existing partners and agency — capturing, documenting and amplifying the work you’re already doing, with every claim traced and every participant consented.
- Credible beneficiary evidence for integrated & ESD reports
- Documented journeys to support your verification file
- Board packs, internal comms and supplier directories
- Approved, evidenced content handed to your agency
- 01UNDERSTAND
Programme discovery, impact mapping, story selection and consent.
- 02EVIDENCE
An Impact Development Journey per business — claims we can verify.
- 03CREATE
Profiles, case studies, photo, video and executive interviews.
- 04AMPLIFY
Thriving Media, partner media, your channels and your agency.
Three tiers. One clear progression.
12-month engagements, scoped to your programmeInterviews, photography and a written profile for every entrepreneur, plus a programme summary.
Adds an impact assessment, 3 case studies with video, an executive interview and reporting-support evidence.
Adds a flagship documentary feature, a year-round Thriving Media campaign and a stakeholder showcase.
Thriving Procurement Connect 2027
Where Black-owned suppliers meet the buyers who need them.
A one-day sales and procurement event bringing together corporate buyers, ESD leaders, funders and procurement-ready SMEs — for focused conversations, practical learning and pre-matched buyer meetings. Hosted by Thriving Network. Amplified by Thriving Media.
The Supplier Dealroom — introductions planned, not left to chance.
- 1 · APPLYSuppliers register
- 2 · SCREENReadiness & compliance check
- 3 · MATCHMatched to buyer briefs
- 4 · MEET15-minute scheduled meetings
- 5 · FOLLOW UPWithin 30 days
Partnership packages
Put more Black-owned businesses in the room.
Covers screening, a directory profile, pre-matched Dealroom meetings and the full day. Nominate suppliers from your own ESD programme, or we select from our screened pipeline.
Included in Headline, Platinum & Gold packagesWe work inside the ESD ecosystem — not around it.
We develop businesses, connect them to buyers and document their progress — so we understand both sides of every ESD story.
ESD experience
We have delivered ESD programmes for corporates including Bühler South Africa, Endress+Hauser and Securitas.
Evidence you can stand behind
We report what we can verify, with consented, documented progress for every business.
Our own media engine
Thriving Media — 80,000+ community reach and 4,000+ entrepreneurs engaged.
Tailored, not generic
Every business starts with a needs analysis, so support fits the business.
Turn this into a tailored partnership.
A focused working session to understand your objectives, budget and 2027 priorities — then an agreed scope and plan.