Fetola Fire for Black Owned Businesses

About

The Fetola Fire Program is a transformative 12-month acceleration initiative aimed at empowering 60 black-owned and managed businesses in South Africa to become investment-ready, providing essential tools, mentorship, and support to help entrepreneurs scale their operations, secure funding, and contribute to economic growth and job creation across the nation.

Benefits

• Business diagnostic tools
• Business strategy and growth plan development
• Action-learning workshops and webinars
• Access to expert mentors and technical consultants
• Personal Finance Coaching
• Financial Management Support
• Investment readiness and pitching support
• Marketing and Sales Support
• Access to Finance
• Peer Networking

Eligibility Criteria

• Majority black-owned and managed business
• Minimum 2 years trading with operational proof
• Geographic focus: All nine provinces in South Africa
• Sector focus: Industrial sectors (agri, agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, green economy, circular economy)
• Annual revenue: Minimum R500 000 in last financial year
• Business must employ a minimum of 2 employees
• Female and youth-owned businesses encouraged to apply