As we navigate these new and uncertain times, we believe that it is crucial for entrepreneurs to invest their time, effort and energy into business activities that will ensure sustainability and a move toward their new growth checkpoints in their entrepreneurial journey. A digitally enabled business has the capacity to navigate challenges and opportunities in a streamlined and more efficient manner. As part of the select group of women business owners that form the core of our fully funded Women in Business Programme, female founders are given the opportunity to invest their time and effort in knowledge and skills that will enable both business and personal growth trajectories.
Conceptualised and presented by the Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi), the programme aims to create an empowering atmosphere for women who are eager to infuse technology into their businesses. The programme boasts a supportive and creative environment that exposes female entrepreneurs to the latest available technology resources to improve and grow their business.
Participants will benefit from access to comprehensive information and experience shared by highly skilled facilitators and mentors. The program provides a forum for entrepreneurs to introduce efficient systems and processes through the implementation of technology products and services that promote growth, sustainability and scale-up.
The programme is implemented through a series of facilitated interactive sessions. These sessions are designed to clarify, test and apply business learnings whilst maximising peer-to-peer knowledge sharing practices.
Participants are provided with the opportunity to focus on strengthening their personal entrepreneurial abilities while learning critical business skills. The programme allows entrepreneurs the intellectual space to focus in a flexible and accessible way.
Participants are guided through each stage of business development via monthly face-to-face community mentorship sessions during which they are given the opportunity to learn, share information and collaborate.
In response to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the programme has been adapted to suit an exclusively online engagement strategy. In addition, participants will have access to additional online learning components.
About Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi)
CiTi does so by creating globally competitive tech and innovation sectors, to enable sustainable economic growth and greater employment. CiTi was established in 1999 and works at the intersection of business, government and society to positively shape the future of the economy and society with the use of innovation and technology. We see this model as the key driver for systemic, regional change and progression.... read more... read more
CiTi Top Tech Tools for Women in Business Programme
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi) |
| Gender | Women |
Requirements for CiTi Top Tech Tools for Women in Business Programme Qualification
To apply for the Citi Top Tech Tools for Women in Business programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Female founders and CEOs with a desire to introduce or improve technology in their businesses (at least 51% female-owned)
- Business must be registered (CIPC) and operational for at least 6-12 months.
- Business must be tax compliant and have a valid BBBEE status (certificate/affidavit)
- Applicants must be 25 years or older
- Be available to join one workshop per week (half day) for the duration of the 10-week programme (where applicable , we have adapted a sizable portion of the programme to be online)
- On completion of the 10 week modular programme, be available once a month for mentorship sessions over a period of 10 months
- Where possible, workshops are held at both our Woodstock and Khayelitsha venues. Successful applicants must be able to travel to one of the specified venues. If face-to-face workshops are not possible; an online format will be utilised to deliver components of the programme
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative (CiTi) on citidpp.typeform.com to applyFemale entrepreneurs who would like to take part in the Women in Business programme must submit their applications on the Cape Innovation & Technology Initiative’s website www.citi.org.za or like and follow the Cape Innovation & Technology Facebook page for news and updates. After your application is received, one of our team members will be in touch to discuss your application.
For more information email [email protected] and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/3e0v8eS
For more details, visit CiTi website.
