She's Next

You've got the vision, we've got over R1 million in funding, mentorship and training to make it all come to life

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Apply to the She's Next programme empowered by Visa and Absa and stand a chance to receive:

  • A share of over R1 million in funding to advance your business. This prize is allocated as follows*:
    • 1st place: R450 000
    • 2nd place: R270 000
    • 3rd place: R150 000
    • Social impact winner: R100 000
  • An exclusive mentorship programme designed to help you grow and shine.
  • Access to valuable business training that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to propel your business forward. This reward will be given to a wider group of applicants.

*Read Terms&Conditions


If you meet these criteria, then we are calling you to apply for the She's Next programme:

  • Applications are open to women who are over the age of 18 years and are legal residents of the Republic of South Africa.
  • The participant's business must:
    • Be at the time of the entry a legal resident of South Africa. 
    • At the time of entry, be an adult (18 and above) 
    • Own at least 51% of their business and operate their business in South Africa. 
    • Have been operating for over 1 year. 
    • Have a business that has a product or service in market and is generating a minimum annual revenue of ZAR 2,000,000 and a maximum of ZAR 25,000,000. 
    • Limit of one (1) Entry per person.

Partners and Sponsors

Find out more about the organisations making She’s Next possible.

Partner/Sponsor

Website: visa.com

Execution Partner

Website: absa.co.za


Coaching & Development

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Coming soon, in partnership with Absa, a wider group of applicants will have the opportunity to participate in the She’s Next programme. This exclusive mentorship programme is designed to help women-owned SMEs grow and thrive.

Participants will have access to valuable business training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to propel their businesses forward.

Stay tuned for more details.