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AWIEF–Nedbank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme 2026
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) & Nedbank
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Funding amount
Programme support; no direct cash grant specified.
Deadline
September 7, 2026
Level
Mid Career
Other
What's covered
Technical Support
Mentorship
Networking
Travel
Accommodation
Executive coaching
About this opportunity
A 12-month enterprise-development programme for established black women-owned, product-based businesses in South Africa. Selected businesses receive intensive support to strengthen operations, improve market and financial readiness, access larger buyers and prepare for regional and international expansion.
Requirements
- Be at least 51% owned by black women.
- Be legally registered and operating in South Africa.
- Be post-revenue and currently trading.
- Have paying customers.
- Be a product-based business.
- Operate in one of the eligible sectors.
- Be seeking national, regional or international expansion.
- Nominate a woman owner who can commit to the full programme.