SAB Foundation Tholoana Enterprise Programme (2026 intake open)
SAB Foundation
A two-year enterprise development programme with grant funding, mentorship and skills, for small businesses that create jobs. Applications for the 2026 cohort are open.
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Tholoana (Sesotho for "fruit") is the SAB Foundation's flagship programme. Selected businesses receive grant funding sized to a growth plan, two years of one-on-one mentoring, business skills training and access to markets. The foundation prioritises businesses owned by women, young people, people with disabilities and those in rural areas and townships, and looks for job creation.
Alumni can later apply to the Tholoana Enterprise Fund for loans and to the foundation's market-access programmes. The 2026 intake is accepting applications on sabfoundation.co.za.
Who qualifies
South African-owned small business trading for at least a year with the potential to grow and hire; owner works in the business full time; priority groups as above.
How to apply
Apply online at sabfoundation.co.za (Tholoana Enterprise Programme) while the intake is open.
Insly is not the funder and charges nothing. Amounts and rules are as published by SAB Foundation and were last checked 15 Sept 2026; confirm on their site before applying. No legitimate funder charges an application fee.