The Nedbank ReNEW Accelerator Programme
This online Investment Readiness Accelerator, funded by the Nedbank Foundation, has been collaboratively designed by Impact Amplifier and Circular South Africa to prepare businesses for the grant funding over a 6-month programme commencing in January 2026 and ending in early July 2026.
Completing this course is a requirement to be eligible for access to funding. But please remember, access to funding is limited. But those who complete this accelerator to a high standard, will be available to access funding over multiple years.
A few key important points before enrolling or starting:
- Some more mature entrepreneurs will be pre-selected for one-on-one mentorship, and funding will be made available to them during the course of the accelerator.
- Group mentoring assistance is offered to the rest of the entrepreneurs via bi-monthly (twice per month) group sessions that you will register to attend.
- Your mentors will be introduced to you shortly.
- Please expect each module to take at least 5 hours of your time.
- Access to capital is not guaranteed nor expected from this learning process.
- Please reach out to our team if you struggle with any issues. Just utilise the online form found on the Contact Us button.
- And lastly, enjoy the process. Hundreds of entrepreneurs have gone through it, and it’s had a tremendous impact on their venture's direction.
The selection criteria will be as follows:
- The course must be completed, alongside assignment submissions, within the prescribed timeframes.
- The top investment cases will be considered for access to funding.
- Investment is not guaranteed because you complete this course.
- Please reach out to our team if you struggle with any technical issues while using the course. Just utilise the online form found on the Contact Us button.
Below this introduction, the entire course content is summarised so that you can review the journey. And lastly, enjoy the process. Hundreds of entrepreneurs have gone through this course and gained tremendous value as well as access to investment.
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NedBank ReNEW Investment Readiness Course
A circular economy online accelerator course which aims to get your venture investment ready for grants, debt and equity. You will either be assigned a mentor, or you can ask your own mentor to join you.
Format
Online
Course
Starting date
30th January 2026
Ending date
10th June 2026
Format
Online
Course
Duration
20 weeks
40-50 Hours
Price
n/a
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