SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme is a life-changing opportunity for entrepreneurs who are committed to growing their business and creating jobs.
Applications close in
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme, which is run in partnership with the SAB Foundation and Fetola, is an 18-month programme to help small business owners achieve new levels of success by unlocking their potential and helping them overcome business challenges.
The journey includes a core programme of five practical and inspiring business skills workshops, ongoing mentoring plus access to a range of growth support that is individually tailored to the business owner’s needs.
The call for applications opens on 1 August and closes on 31 August 2022. This year, SAB Foundation is looking for just 60 entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should show a willingness to learn, grow and change
- The applicant should be resilient and driven to succeed
- The business is in the early stages of growth
- The business is black owned and managed
- The applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in
- The business should be a going concern, commercially sustainable, and has been fully operational and trading for at least 12 months
In addition, preference will be given to:
- Enterprises run by or benefitting people with disabilities
- Women and youth-owned businesses
- Peri-urban and rural enterprises
- Enterprises that create jobs in areas with few other opportunities
Applications are also welcome from businesses working in new and growing sectors such as export, manufacturing, food processing, technology, water, energy and waste management.
For more information, please email sabfoundationtholoana@fetola.co.za
