Applications are open for the SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator
Opportunity Details
SHEshisa (loosely translated as 'Accelerate') is a 6-month, sector agnostic accelerator programme designed to support female founders in and around Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal. SHEshisa Accelerator has been carefully designed to provide a pro-active and safe learning space for female founders to innovate, adopt technology, enhance business skills and confidence and create new connections.
SHEshisa addresses three pillars of female founder support:
- The Woman: Supporting the human behind the business to achieve personal growth on various levels.
- Her Business: Training, tools and skills to develop her business innovation, operations and profit.
- Her Community: Expanding her professional and support network while enabling her to manage relationships and positively influence those around her.
Benefits of SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator
Over six months, you'll participate in a blend of in-person and virtual sessions, gaining access to:
- Expert-led workshops on problem solving, technology, financial management, marketing, operations, HR, business models, communication, and more.
- One-on-one mentorship and business coaching.
- Peer-to-peer learning with a cohort of ambitious women founders.
- Opportunities to pitch for funding and connect with investors.
- A vibrant community that supports your personal and professional growth.
SHEshisa Women in Business Accelerator Requirements
- Business has been operating between 1 - 5 years.
- Business annual turnover less than ZAR 1m.
- Business based and actively operating in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Business enabled by technology OR business can be pivoted to enable technology.
- Business that is innovative in its model OR a business that is open to applying innovation to their business model.
- Applicant needs to be in/near Durban to attend in-person sessions.
- Applicant needs to be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
13 June, 2025
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