Fetola programmes to
better your business
We have amplified 1000s of businesses through our programmes. Join the Fetola family and let us help accelerate your business by unlocking opportunities and smoothing any pain points you and your business may have.
SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme
It starts here
Applications are closed for the Tholoana Enterprise Programme.
Through a partnership with SAB Foundation, we invest in entrepreneurs over a 2-year period – with a particular emphasis on women, youth, people in rural areas and entrepreneurs with a disability – who show the potential and commitment to grow a business and create jobs.
FNB Youth Start-Up Accelerator
Our business is to grow yours
The FNB Youth Start-up Accelerator nurtures the next generation of South African entrepreneurs to not only survive, but to thrive. This is not just a theoretical 12-month course, but a hands-on acceleration for young business owners to refine and define their brands, business plans and leadership skills.
Circular Economy Accelerator
Create an infinite impact
CEA is an accelerator programme to grow circularity-focused businesses and entrepreneurs that will create a greener and more sustainable South African economy.
“Circularity” is a truly sustainable future that works without waste in symbiosis with our environment and resources.
Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab
Social impact through entrepreneurial innovation
SEIL is an accelerator programme to amplify the impact of businesses, social enterprises and entrepreneurs that are alleviating societal issues with their innovations.
YBI Sustainability Toolkit Pilot
Empowering Sustainable Small Business
CEA Khula
Level up your green business!
CEA Khula is a specialist accelerator designed for innovative green business with proven market potential that are ready to scale. J. P. Morgan, Nedbank and the Embassy of Finland in partnership with Fetola have selected 15 entrepreneurs to join this exclusive 6-month business scale-up programme.
This programme is now in progress and applications are therefore closed.
Fetola success stories
Dear Bella is a graduate of the Social Entrepreneurship Impact Lab™ which supports the growth and development of social enterprises.
Matefo Morakeng has empowered many women and girls in South Africa to take charge of their lives during their sacred time of month. In South Africa, it’s estimated that roughly 3.7 million girls cannot afford sanitary pads.
Matefo is passionate about finding working solutions to this very real issue.
Fetola success stories
Thulisile Dlamini the Founder of Ikusasa Technology Solutions won the prestigious digital education award at the SITA Digital Public Service Awards 2022.
Ikusasa Technology Solutions is addressing skills shortages in the information and communication technology sector by providing training and consulting services. Introducing ICT training to learners in rural areas across the country is one of their core services.
“I was pleasantly surprised when I was nominated, I didn’t expect to win and I’m excited that the work we do is recognized,” said Thulisile.
Fetola success stories
“My vision for 2022 is to help 50 young women build legally compliant businesses! We’re getting women investment ready!" Bontle is a youth entrepreneur who pays it forward by assisting young women to build compliant and sustainable businesses.
Bontle launched Luminary Thrivist, a platform aimed at helping women register their businesses in 10 minutes. She was also selected as one of the Forbes Africa #30under30, class of 2021 Change Makers
Fetola success stories
Jabulile has really worked hard with her Tholoana mentor to generate sales. She and her team have grown the brand and are currently selling in Switzerland.
In her recent runway show there, all her products were sold out and she had several orders to deliver on. Siko Republik is an athleisure company that merges African prints with active wear. The company designs, manufactures and retails to the local and international market.
Our Partners
Old friends and new collaborators
By partnering with innovative companies and organisations that share our vision we’ve been able to multiply our impact.
