Long-form business support and seed funding for South African SMEs
An intensive SAB Foundation enterprise-development programme providing mentorship, practical business support, market access and seed funding.
Use when
You run a South African small business and want deep, long-term operational support rather than a short pitch event.
Skip when
You need funding immediately or cannot commit to an intensive multi-month development programme.
Status (20 Aug 2026): this year's applications are closed; the official page has a notification form for the next annual intake. The programme prioritises entrepreneurs who are women, youth, based in rural areas or living with disabilities. Recent criteria have required an operating business, full-time founder commitment and qualifying South African ownership; re-check the next call before applying.
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