Deadline: July 18, 2021.

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), in collaboration with the SA Innovation Summit, bring you Fem-In-Tech– a female-focused acceleration programme for South African entrepreneurs. This acceleration aims to support women-owned businesses to prepare for venture capital investment and other financial-supported growth strategies to scale into new markets. Fem-In-Tech aims to empower women tech and tech-enabled start-ups with the skills to grow and scale their businesses into the continent.

A select cohort of female entrepreneurs will undergo a 6-month acceleration programme where they will build their investment case piece by piece with the help of dedicated mentors. A community of female founders and business enablers will be established with the purpose of supporting each other and growing their business. These founders will also participate in the Fem-In-Tech Demo Day at the upcoming SA Innovation Summit and will be matched to potential business supporters and funders through the Match and Invest Platform.

ELIGIBILITY

1. South African Female Founder / Co-Founder. More than one founder and a strong team.
2.  5 Years in Operation (min. 1 year).
3. Stage of development: Angel / Venture Capital.
4. Product maturity: minimal viable product/early stage/ready to scale. Competitive advantage (IP / Trade Secret)

BENEFITS

1. Participate in the Fem-In-Tech Demo Day
2. Be matched to potential funders & business enablers
3. Participate in an Investment Readiness Acceleration Programme
4. Be connected to venture capital funding & debt funding
5. Be part 10 women selected for an overseas trade Mission

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