The Entrepreneur Internship Programme (EIP) was launched in 2011 initially with 5 start-up entrepreneurs. The second programme which ran between 2013-2015 and for which we were shortlisted, was a targeted internship programme hosted by Anglo American’s Supply Chain & supported by Zimele. It gave 30 selected entrepreneurs exposure to Anglo's business operations; access to internal experts relevant to the entrepreneur’s business opportunity; mentorship by experienced Anglo American managers & business planning support through collaboration with AURIK Business Incubator. This programme made the final shortlist at the Procurement Leaders Awards in 2014 for 3 categories (Innovation, Corporate Social Investment and External Collaboration).