Call for Applications for Savant Build Cohort 3: Empowering Deep-Tech in Africa
The Savant Build Programme is a comprehensive 6-month investment-readiness initiative that offers deep-tech startups a rigorous path to develop compelling business cases, connect with top investors, and gain access to new markets. Through tailored mentorship, specialised masterclasses, and exclusive access to investors and markets, Savant prepares participating startups to effectively tackle complex environmental and economic challenges, establishing them as industry leaders in sustainable innovation.
Key Components of Cohort 3:
- Access to Funding: Cohort 3 participants will have direct access to Africa’s top investors, highlighted by an exclusive Demo Day, where startups will showcase their ventures to leading investors across the continent. With ongoing investor meetups, founders can build invaluable relationships and receive insights throughout their fundraising journey. Top-performing startups will also receive equity investment from Savant, affirming confidence in their potential and encouraging other investors. They’ll also benefit from advisory support through Savant’s ecosystem and mentorship from the Savant Investment team.
- Access to Market: Savant offers startups the resources and connections to successfully enter and expand within new markets. From strategic partnerships to go-to-market strategies, startups receive direct access to industry leaders and corporate partners, accelerating market traction and expansion.
- Tailored Support: Through one-on-one mentorship, targeted workshops, and advisory services, Cohort 3 will help founders navigate unique challenges, from product development to scaling operations. With support from Savant and USAID Mobilizing Investment, founders gain the backing and credibility needed to attract investor interest and grow their ventures.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Hardware solutions rooted in deep technology
- Founders at pre-seed or seed stage seeking capital
- A strong commitment to green economy
Read more here
Click here to apply
Closing date
Industry
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Transportation and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security
Education
Human health and social work activities
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other service activities
Activities of households as employers; undifferentiated goods-and-service-producing activities of households for own use
Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies, not economically active people, unemployed people etc.
Website link
https://www.savant.co.za/contact/