SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme 2026/2027 (18-month business growth) Programme for young South African Entrepreneurs.

Application Deadline: 13 October 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026/2027 SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme. Tholoana is an 18-month business progress programme for entrepreneurs main commercially confirmed South African companies which can be both rising or poised for progress. The programme supplies tailor-made assist to strengthen management, business programs, monetary functionality and market entry.

Through tailor-made business assist and mentoring, Tholoana helps entrepreneurs strengthen areas similar to management, monetary administration, operational programs and market entry. The assist responds to the wants of every business, recognising that companies at this stage don’t all face the identical challenges or require the identical interventions.

The programme has a specific give attention to girls, youth, individuals with disabilities, and entrepreneurs constructing companies in rural communities.

Requirements

Tholoana is designed for entrepreneurs who:

• Are South African residents and work full-time of their companies
• Are majority shareholders and key decision-makers
• Lead companies which can be at the least 51% black-owned and managed
• Have companies registered and working in South Africa
• Have traded persistently for at the least two years
• Have paying clients and recurring, verifiable income
• Can exhibit repeat demand for their services or products
• Have a viable business mannequin and a reputable alternative to develop
• Are keen to study, make adjustments and decide to the total 18-month programme

Priority consideration is given to companies owned by girls, youth and individuals with disabilities, in addition to companies primarily based in or meaningfully serving rural and township communities.

Benefits

• Every business is totally different. Tholoana supplies tailor-made assist primarily based on what every entrepreneur and business must turn into stronger and higher outfitted for progress.
• Over 18 months, entrepreneurs work with skilled mentors and obtain sensible business assist that may embrace management, monetary administration, operational programs, market entry and different areas recognized by way of the programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme