30 SA-Women Founders Graduate from Entrepreneurial Programme

A total of 30 South African female-student-founders graduated from the “I’M IN entrepreneurial programme” which was joint effort of Telkom’s enterprise and supplier development unit, Telkom FutureMakers, JP Morgan and the Embassy of Ireland in the fourth week of April, 2024.

The programme was launched in order to assist female students attending universities and colleges in low-income areas while providing a platform for them to access critical resources, mentorship, in addition to guidance so that they can venture on their journey with confidence according to Telkom. It even states that the programme represents a dedication towards developing innovation among women those who have been facing barriers to accessing entrepreneurial opportunities.

Telkom Group executive of innovation and transformation, Dr Mmaki Jantjies said, “The I’M IN entrepreneurial programme serves as a catalyst for high-growth tech start-ups, particularly focusing on empowering entrepreneurs who face barriers to accessing resources.”

Additionally, the founder and director at I'M IN Accelerator, Mohau Polo Leteka added, “It gives us a great sense of achievement as this programme reaffirms our commitment to financial inclusion of the youth and particularly young women. The success of this cohort demonstrates our commitment to identify the young women at grassroots level and support them to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.”