The Future Females Business School, in partnership with
UK-South Africa Tech Hub, is a leading programme that offers funded spots to South Africa female entrepreneurs building tech-based businesses and creating impact in their communities.
APPLICATIONS FOR ALL 2022 PROGRAMMES ARE NOW CLOSED
Our current programmes
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UK-SOUTH AFRICA TECH HUB
Future Females Business School Programme
The three-month programme is for female entrepreneurs with an idea or early-stage business, ready to upskill and utilise technology to bring their businesses to life.
Are you a South African based female entrepreneur looking to start or already running a business that is creating solutions, job opportunities and boosting the economy in South Africa?
Are you passionate about technology and are you looking to build a business that would create a positive social impact and benefit your community?
Then this programme is for you. It’s been designed to give you the soft skills, clarity, vision and ability to focus and execute the right strategies, that will build your thriving tech dream business.
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, this programme is for you!
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3 SECTORS (AGNOSTIC, GREENTECH, TRADETECH)12 PROGRAMMES
560+ ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORTED TO DATE
560+ ENTREPRENEURS SUPPORTED TO DATE
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
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 impact respective communities/ industries
Success stories
FROM OUR MEMBERS
Leona Toussaint, Founder of Tousca
Leona walked away with two finalists awards at Africa Tech Week, which recognises and rewards companies in Africa that have demonstrated excellence in innovative product development. She received the "Women in Tech" and "Best Technology Start-Up" finalists award.
Zandile Tlhapi, Founder of Khaltsha Call Centre
Zandile's township-based business won the prestigious TownshipTech Hackathon competition hosted by CiTi (Cape Innovation Technology Initiative) and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. They were also featured in Wesgro Pioneer Magazine to celebrate their impact on Cape Town’s community.
Susan Holmes, Founder of Domestically
Susan received a certificate for achieving 3rd place in the She Reigns Technology Innovation Competition 2021 – Let her Grow Division, for using technology to further gender equality and benefit marginalised people in South Africa. She has also been invited to apply for up to R600 000 in funding for her proposed solution!
Noxolo Fani, Founder of Platform Excel
Noxolo was chosen as one of the top 25 African female entrepreneurs to join the “Future is Female Mentorship Program” and has been featured in prestigious local magazines and radio stations. She also received a signed letter from the department of basic education to connect with the provincial head of departments (HODs) to integrate her tech start-up for high school learners in South Africa.
What
OUR PREVIOUS MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY
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Who
IS THE UK-SOUTH AFRICA TECH HUB?
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).
Meet
THE PROGRAMME TEAM
KELLY GIFFORD
Programme Manager
AMANTLE MOKUBUNG
Programme Coach
SHIREEN ONIA
Programme Coach
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 or tech-enabled business ideas, that have 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 startup 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. Our main focus is on tech businesses so if you are building the next big app or online offering - we would love to hear from you!
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