Apply to the She’s Next Programme – Deadline 21 July

She’s Next

You’ve got the vision, we’ve got over R1 million in funding, mentorship and training to make it all come to life

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Apply to the She’s Next programme empowered by Visa and Absa and stand a chance to receive:

  • A share of over R1 million in funding to advance your business. This prize is allocated as follows*:
    • 1st place: R450 000
    • 2nd place: R270 000
    • 3rd place: R150 000
    • Social impact winner: R100 000
  • An exclusive mentorship programme designed to help you grow and shine.
  • Access to valuable business training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to propel your business forward. This reward will be given to a wider group of applicants.

*Read Terms&Conditions

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If you meet these criteria, then we are calling you to apply for the She’s Next programme:

  • Applications are open to women who are over the age of 18 years and are legal residents of the Republic of South Africa.
  • The participant’s business must:
    • Be at the time of the entry a legal resident of South Africa. 
    • At the time of entry, be an adult (18 and above) 
    • Own at least 51% of their business and operate their business in South Africa. 
    • Have been operating for over 1 year. 
    • Have a business that has a product or service in market and is generating a minimum annual revenue of ZAR 2,000,000 and a maximum of ZAR 25,000,000. 
    • Limit of one (1) Entry per person.