The Future Females Business School, in partnership with UK-South Africa Tech Hub and Trade Forward Southern Africa, is a leading programme that offers funded spots to South African female entrepreneurs running businesses with physical products who are ready to begin their export journey and impact their communities.

APPLICATIONS FOR OUR TRADETECH PROGRAMME ARE NOW CLOSED!

Who

IS THE UK-SOUTH AFRICA TECH HUB?


The UK-South Africa Tech Hub forms part of the International Tech Hub network delivered by DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport), under a UK government initiative designed to promote digital inclusion and inclusive growth of the digital ecosystems in partner countries. Alongside South Africa, there are hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia and Brazil.

The International Tech Hubs are expert teams which work to stimulate local digital economies, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between local tech sectors and international businesses. Through the Hubs’ activities, entrepreneurs and founders, acquire the skills, resource and support needed to turbocharge their entrepreneurial journey.

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Katherine Abbott (Director at UK-South Africa Tech Hub) & Tracy-Lee Smith (Operations Manager at the UK-South Africa Tech Hub)



3 PROGRAMMES,  300+ ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORTED TO DATE

Our current programme

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UK-SOUTH AFRICA TECH HUB AND TRADE FORWARD SOUTHERN AFRICA 

Future Females Business School TradeTech Programme

The three-month programme is for female entrepreneurs with an established business that is ready to export its products, and want to lead an impactful and profitable global business.

Are you a female entrepreneur running a business with physical products, have paying customers and are looking to export products?
Are you a South African citizen?

Is your business 51% (or more) female owned?

Then this programme is for you. It’s been designed to give you the clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving globally operating businesses.

If you’re ready to become a successful small business owner, to get out of your own way, and to embrace not only serious profit but also the lifestyle you want to live, all with the support and guidance of experts who have done it all before - you have come to the right place!

The following sectors will receive preference:
Cosmetics, Green Technology, and Agriculture (fruits, vegetables, and nuts).

LOOKING TO BUILD A GENERAL TECH-ENABLED BUSINESS RATHER?
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR TECH-FOCUSED PROGRAMME ARE ALSO OPEN!

How

DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

The UK-South Africa Tech Hub provides fully funded spots for successful applicants to join the Future Females Business School programme. Please make sure you meet all of the below requirements before applying. The application is a text-based survey submission. If part 1 of your application is successful, you will be contacted by our team for part 2 of the applications which is an interview with one of our team members. 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be South African citizens

The business must utilise technology (i.e. your business is app based or an online platform)

The business must have physical products and impact respective communities/ industries

What

IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME 

MONTH 1: BUILD

  • Get clear on your purpose and vision
  • ​Uncover your high-value customers
  • ​Document a profitable business plan
  • ​Build an irresistible & unique brand
  • ​Create a high-converting website

MONTH 2: SELL

  • ​Grow your email list
  • ​Create valuable, engaging content
  • ​Build your social influence
  • ​Sell with confidence Increase sales & profits

MONTH 3: SCALE

  • Become more productive
  • ​Make smarter business decisions
  • ​ Maximise your tools & systems
  • ​Scale your business
  • ​Plan for your future

FAQs

How does the application process work?
The application is a text-based survey submission (through the link above). If part.1 of your application is successful, you will be contacted by our team for pt.2 of the application, which is an interview with one of our team members.

What is the timeline?
The programme is 3 months, covering 10 actionable topics to drive a step-change in your business.

Is there a fee involved?
If applicants meet the correct requirements, they are eligible for a fully funded spot offered by UK-South Africa Tech Hub, which is determined during the interview with one of our team members. Successful applicants will only be asked to pay a R200.00 commitment fee to secure their spot.

What are the application requirements?
Applicants have to be South African female entrepreneurs with a tech-based business with physical products and are ready to begin their export journey. Applicants should display the potential to have a positive social impact in the world. Your eligibility will be assessed during the application period.

What is the time commitment during the programme?
The most successful participants will spend 3 to 4 hours a week progressing through the Business School content, and engaging with their coaches and peers. Like anything in life, what you put in is what you get out! Members will be required to complete 80% of the programme in order to graduate.

Will this program work for <x> business?
The core programme content will equip you with lean trading strategies that are applicable and transferable across different business models and industries, so you can use them not just in your current business, but as you progress in your entrepreneurial journey. 

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