AWIEF is hosting its flagship Growth Accelerator Programme in South Africa, sponsored by Nedbank.
The call for application for multi-sector female business owners to participate in the AWIEF Growth Accelerator is open until 13 May 2019.
25 entrepreneurs will be chosen for this three-month programme designed to support participants with the business modelling and growth strategy required to scale their enterprises, become investments ready and develop entrepreneurial leadership. The programme will cover:
- Financial modelling
- Target market, competitive landscape and value proposition
- Design framework thinking
- Access to finance
- Access to markets
- Growth strategy
- Financing for scale
- Pitch training
8 Successful entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch their business to an audience of investors, business leaders and corporate decision-makers at the Pitch n Grow™ session of the 5th Annual AWIEF Conference, Exhibition and Awards on 29 – 30 October 2019, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town.
Programme details
- Dates: Commences in July 2019 and culminates at the Pitch n Grow™ session at the AWIEF Conference and Awards on 29 and 30 October 2019
- Location: Cape Town/Johannesburg/Durban
- Participation is free
- Training: 3 x 2-3 day sessions in July, August and September 2019
- Nature of business: Multi-sector
Eligibility
Businesses must be:
- in a post-revenue phase;
- scalable and innovative ventures;
- in operation for not less than three years;
- owned or led by ambitious and committed women entrepreneurs; and
- seeking investment or funding to grow
For more information, please email info@awieforum.org or call +27 21 826 8878.