Last Chance to Apply: Masisizane Investment Readiness Programme Deadline Extended to 25 September

Established South African SMEs looking to scale have been granted a brief window of extra time to access growth support and potential capital, with applications for the Masisizane Investment Readiness Programme now open until Friday, 25 September 2026. 

Delivered in partnership with business growth agency Fetola, the programme is tailored for high-potential businesses that need to strengthen their financial, operational, and structural foundations before approaching investors. Beyond practical capacity-building, high-performing participants that complete the journey will be directly assisted in applying for funding through the Masisizane Fund. 

Established in 2007 as an Old Mutual development initiative in consultation with National Treasury, the Masisizane Fund is a non-profit financing entity that combines sector-agnostic funding with post-investment business support to foster sustainable job creation and enterprise growth across South Africa. 

Businesses ready to identify funding gaps and position themselves for investment can submit their applications online before the 25 September deadline at https://zurl.co/OpoIR.