The Entrepreneur Programme

HOW IT WORKS:
1. Complete and submit this application form (also see reverse side) before 12 July 2024.
• Scan and email to reception@ilembechamber.co.za/sakhile@ilembechamber.co.za;
• OR fax it to 086 666 1164;
• OR drop it at the iLembe Chamber Offices, The Quarter Centre, 1 Stewart Drive, Ballito;
• Late or incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified.
2. All applications received will be reviewed against the selection criteria. Interviews may be conducted to select the finalists that will
participate in The Entrepreneur 2024 competition and programme.
3. Selected business owners are required to participate in a 10 week entrepreneurial development programme endorsed by the
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and USA-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which include tuition and
mentorship. The programme will commence on 27 July 2024 and will run until October 2024.
4. Competition winners will be judged on the perceived potential of their businesses, programme participation and attendance, as well
as the quality of the business plan submitted.
5. Finalists that complete the programme will be required to showcase their business at The Entrepreneur 2024 Ex r hibition where the
winners of the competition will be announced.
6. Prize money will take the form of business development funding that will be disbursed in line with the submitted business plans after
being approved by the finalist’s assigned mentor.