The SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme for Young South African Entrepreneurs 2025 is an 18-month programme designed to empower entrepreneurs from all business sectors to build successful and sustainable businesses.
When is Application Deadline:
- Not specified
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Tell Me About the Tholoana Enterprise Programme:
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is an 18-month initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs from all business sectors to build successful and sustainable businesses. The programme offers a holistic process of self-assessment, goal-setting, and strategic growth planning tailored to each business’s specific needs. It focuses on nurturing business growth, fostering resilience, and creating a thriving network of opportunities for participants long after completion.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
- All business sectors.
Type:
- Entrepreneurial support programme
Who can Apply?
- Applicants must be fully operational for at least 12 months.
- The business needs to be 51% black-owned and managed.
- The business must be headquartered in South Africa.
- The business must be managed full-time by the applicant.
- The applicant must have the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is based on the business’s potential and the commitment of the applicant. Participants undergo a comprehensive journey of self-assessment, goal setting, and strategic growth planning tailored to their business needs.
Which Countries are Eligible?
- South Africa
Where will Award be Taken?
- South Africa
How Many Awards?
- About 60 new entrepreneurs are brought onto the programme per annum.
What is the Benefit of Award?
- Extensive entrepreneurial skills development
- Mentorship
- Access to markets and finance
- Practical business tools and templates
- Inclusive wrap-around support, including mental health assistance
- Seed-funding
- Assistance with accessing corporate supply chains and providing goods and services to previously underserved geographic areas
How Long Will the Award Last?
- 18 months
How to Apply for the Tholoana Enterprise Programme:
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Prepare your application following the guidelines provided.
- Submit your application through the Tholoana Enterprise Programme’s application portal.
Visit Award Webpage for Details: https://www.sabfoundation.co.za/tholoana-enterprise-programme
