Applications Open for the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme

Founders Foundation, in collaboration with Outsourced CFO (OCFO.com), is excited to announce that applications are now open for its highly anticipated Accelerator Programme. This unique initiative is designed to empower South African entrepreneurs under the age of 35 by providing them with essential skills in sales, marketing, and finance to drive the growth of their businesses.

The Accelerator Programme is divided into two distinct tracks:

Finance Readiness’ and ‘Market Readiness’. Each track is crafted to address specific areas of business growth, ensuring that participants receive comprehensive training and support tailored to their needs.

The programme will run from October 2024 to June 2025 and demands active engagement from participants over the 9 months. Most of the programme costs are generously covered by donations, although a small opt-in fee will be charged to ensure participants’ commitment and ownership. The exact amount will be confirmed during the opt-in session and formalised in the signed contract.

To be eligible for the Accelerator Programme, applicants must:

• Be under the age of 35
• Own a South African business that has been operational for more than two years
• Have an annual turnover exceeding R1 million

Interested entrepreneurs can find more information and apply by clicking here for the official application form.

The closing date for applications is 26 September 2024.

We are expecting a huge influx of applications for this popular programme, and so we suggest that anyone interested submits their application as quickly as possible. Prospective Candidates can learn more about the programme on the Founders Foundation Website