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Are you a South African entrepreneur with a bold vision and the drive to create market-shaping ventures? The Jasiri Talent Investor Programme 2025 is your opportunity to join a transformative, fully funded 13-month entrepreneurial journey designed to turn high-potential individuals into successful startup founders.
This prestigious programme is tailored for aspiring innovators who are ready to dedicate themselves full-time to building scalable ventures from scratch. With structured learning, mentorship, and financial support, the Jasiri Talent Investor Programme 2025 offers the resources and network you need to thrive.
What is the Jasiri Talent Investor Programme 2025?
The Jasiri Talent Investor Programme 2025 is a fully funded, 13-month entrepreneurship fellowship designed to discover, develop and invest in high-impact entrepreneurs in South Africa. The programme nurtures individuals with a proven track record of achievement and equips them with the tools, teams, and funding to launch market-creating ventures.
Jasiri seeks individuals who demonstrate resilience, leadership, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. Women entrepreneurs are especially encouraged to apply.
Programme Structure: Six Key Stages
Participants go through six dynamic phases, each designed to support the entrepreneurial journey:
- Jasiri JumpStart – Orientation and ideation sessions to shape business concepts.
- Team Formation – Matching candidates with suitable co-founders.
- Customer Discovery – Conducting market research and validating initial ideas.
- Problem Validation – Testing assumptions and refining problem-solution fit.
- MVP Development – Building and testing a minimum viable product.
- Venture Creation – Launching and scaling the startup with strategic guidance.
The first part of the programme takes place in a residential hub in Cape Town, offering deep immersion in venture creation.
Benefits of the Programme
- Full Funding: Jasiri covers travel and accommodation expenses to the residential site in Cape Town.
- Monthly Stipend: Fellows receive financial support to focus entirely on building their ventures.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Access to top-tier coaches, mentors, and subject matter experts.
- Equity Model: Jasiri, as a non-profit, retains a 5% equity stake in each created venture to reinvest into future cohorts.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is open to:
- South African citizens, including those in the diaspora.
- Individuals ready to commit full-time for the entire 13-month duration.
- Applicants with strong problem-solving skills, leadership experience, and a deep interest in entrepreneurship.
- Collaborative and visionary thinkers, with a readiness to co-create ventures from the ground up.
Women are especially encouraged to apply, and the selection process is both inclusive and merit-based.
Application Process and Timeline
- Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are highly encouraged.
- Assessment: The selection process includes a competency-based evaluation, surveys, and interviews.
- Programme Start: Begins with an intensive residential period in Cape Town, followed by virtual collaboration and continued mentorship.
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Ready to shape the future through entrepreneurship?
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