SAB Foundation Tholoana Programme
The Tholoana Programme invests in entrepreneurs who show the potential and commitment to grow a business and create jobs.
Applications close in
The Tholoana Enterprise Programme, which is run in partnership with the SAB Foundation and Fetola, is an 18-month programme for high potential businesses with the desire to succeed.
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 September and closes on 30 September 2021. This year, SAB Foundation is looking for 40-60 entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
- The business is fully operational and has been trading for at least 12 months
- The business is black owned and managed
- The business is headquartered and registered (if applicable), within South African borders
- The business should be a going concern, commercially sustainable and viable
- The business is in the early stages of growth
- The applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in
- The applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the type of business they are engaged in
- The applicant should show a willingness to learn, grow and change
- The applicant should show a willingness to learn, grow and change
- The applicant should be resilient and driven to succeed
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.
