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 applications which is an interview with one of our business school coaches.
What is the timeline?
Our next program commences in February 2021, 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 partial or fully subsidised spots offered by UK-South Africa Tech Hub, which is determined during the interview with one of our business coaches.
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 program?
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! Bursary members will be required to complete 80% of the program in order to graduate.
Will this program work for <x> business?
The core program 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!
Will this program work if I haven’t yet started working on my idea?
Absolutely – this program will equip you with the strategies you need to test your idea and validate demand for it in the market, so you can then confidently invest your time, money and effort into bringing it to life. We help you pick your niche and get the marketing plan in place to ensure you build in a profitable and scalable way.
Will the program work if I’m already in business?
If you are in business for a year or more, we recommend applying to our
Future Females Founders Club >>>, aimed at existing female founders who have operational businesses and are looking to further develop their skills, meet like-minded female founders and build a support network.
Can men apply?
Hell yes! Future Females Business School (like Future Females) is open to all women and supporters of women.