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Apply for Women Creating Wealth: Investor Readiness Programme
The Graça Machel Trust in partnership with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has opened applications to participate in its Women Creating Wealth Investor Readiness Programme.
The programme will focus on the different types of funding available; how to access this funding; developing winning pitches, and navigating the funding process.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a woman entrepreneur with an operations business with the potential for growth and impact.
- The business must be at least two years old and registered.
- Applicant must have a minimum matric qualification.
- The business annual turnover threshold must be R120,000- R10 million
Operating in the following sectors:
- Agro-processing & Agriculture
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Automotive & transport & Equipment
- Mining & Mineral Industries and mining-related services
- Tourism & Related Services
- Machinery, equipment, and electronics
- Chemicals, medical & industrial mineral products
- Media & Audio-visual
- Textile and Wood products
Duration of Programme:
The programme duration is 18 months:
6 Months Training: recommended time commitment is 6 hours a week.
12 Months Aftercare Support – 4 hours per month advisory and mentorship service.
The programme is delivered primarily online through self-learning, peer-to-peer support, and master coaching.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Opening Date: 3 August 2023
Closing Date: 20 August 2023
Online Information Sessions: 8 August and 15 August 2023
For any queries, contact 011 325 0501
