Quick Summary:
- Visa and Absa are offering over ZAR 1 million in funding to women-led businesses.
- The She’s Next programme includes mentorship, training, and networking.
- The initiative is open to women from all sectors across South Africa.
- Applications close on July 30, 2025.
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Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has partnered with Absa, one of Africa’s largest diversified financial institutions, to launch the 2025 edition of the She’s Next programme in South Africa.
This initiative is focused on supporting women-led businesses through grant funding, tailored training, mentorship, and exposure — helping create a more inclusive and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem.
What the She’s Next Programme Offers
Selected participants will benefit from a range of resources and opportunities designed to help grow their businesses. These include:
- A share of over ZAR 1 million (approx. USD 55,000) in grant funding
- Business development training and workshops curated by Visa and Absa
- Mentorship and networking with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs
- Visibility and recognition via the She’s Next platform
Open to All Sectors
The programme is open to women entrepreneurs from all industries, including but not limited to technology, retail, healthcare, agriculture, education, and the creative economy. This sector-agnostic approach ensures diverse representation and impact.
Driving Inclusive Economic Growth
“Visa is committed to helping women develop and excel in business,” said Lineshree Moodley, Country Head at Visa South Africa. “Through She’s Next, we aim to increase women’s participation in the economy, while enabling them to grow and thrive in a digitally inclusive environment.”
How to Apply
Applications are now open and will close on July 30, 2025. Interested women entrepreneurs can apply here.