Call for Applications: Fetola Fire Programme for Entrepreneurs 2025

Fetola Fire (Fuelling Investment and Rapid Expansion), supported by JPMorganChase, is designed to help 60 black-owned and managed businesses become investment-ready. This structured, 12-month programme provides guidance, tools, and support to help entrepreneurs unlock funding and grow their businesses. 

The 12-month journey is designed to enhance investment readiness. Entrepreneurs will receive tailored business development support, including financial resilience coaching, compliance and financial management training, and hands-on guidance in investment preparation. The programme also provides expert mentoring, access to technical assistance, and personalised support to help SMEs secure funding and scale successfully.

• Table of Content
• About Fetola
• Fetola Fire Programme
• Requirements for Fetola Fire Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Fetola

Fetola has a 14-year track record in supporting the long-term success of small and medium sized enterprises across a range of sectors in South Africa. ?Our unique style and proven methodology is designed to build reliable, empowered and confident entrepreneurs who are equipped to weather the challenges of growing a business in today’s economy. ?

Fetola Fire Programme

Application Deadline	16 May 2025
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Fetola
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Fetola Fire Programme Qualification

To qualify for this programme your business should be:

• Majority black-owned and managed business 
• Entrepreneur is involved in the business on a full-time basis
• Business has been trading for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 10 years, with operational proof 
• Minimum Annual revenue of R500 000 in last financial year (2024)
• Business must employ a minimum of 2 employees 
• Preferred Industries: Agriculture, Agro-processing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Green Economy (water, waste, energy) and Circular Economy* 
• Female and youth entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Fetola on survey.zohopublic.com to apply

For more details, visit Fetola Fire Programme webpage