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 diagnostic tools
• 📈Business Strategy & Growth Planning
  Business strategy and growth plan development
• 🎓Action-Learning Workshops & Webinars
  Action-learning workshops and webinars
• 🤝Expert Mentors & Technical Consultants
  Access to expert mentors and technical consultants
• 💰Personal Finance Coaching
  Personal Finance Coaching
• 💰Financial Management Support
  Financial Management Support
• 💰Investment Readiness & Pitching Support
  Investment readiness and pitching support
• 📣Marketing & Sales Support
  Marketing and Sales Support
• 💰Access to Finance
  Access to Finance
• 🤝Peer Networking
  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

Target Region

South Africa

Target Sector

All Industries