Imvelisi

Programme name:

Imvelisi Ideation for Enviropreneurs.

Description of programme:

Imvelisi is as a short programme designed to provide support and guidance to aspiring young entrepreneurs through the ideation phase of business development. The programme is aimed to prepare young people who are considering start-up businesses in the water and biodiversity sector for a better understanding of what it takes to run a successful business.

Location of programme:

GreenMatter Partnership NPC.

Duration of programme:

2 months online.

Application windows:

15 August to 15 September.

Breakdown of programme schedule/modules/sessions:

• The Entrepreneur
• The Marketplace
• The Green Economy
• Business Models
• Sales and Marketing
• Pricing and Financials
• Pitching
• Shark Tank Pitches

Support offered throughout the programme:

Business and Technical Mentoring.

Resources made available to participants:

Workbooks.

Eligibility criteria for applicants:

Note that all applicants need to be:

• 35 years or younger;
• Matriculated;
• Living in South Africa;
• Able to communicate comfortably in English;
• Have a business idea/concept that speaks to natural resource management, climate change, food security, water security and social innovation; and
• Available to access the internet to attend a virtual Ideation Bootcamp and business mentoring programme.

Application costs:

Travel if required.

Application procedure:

www.greenmatter.co.za