Programmes
Accelerators, training, mentoring, trade missions and funding, run by organisations across the region. Apply as your business.
5 programmes open
Training & capacity building
$60 per businessDoing Business in South Africa
Harare Chamber of Commerce
A half-day online course on B-BBEE, VAT and importing into South Africa.
Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 · OnlineApply by Oct 5, 2026
Mentorship
FreeWomen in Trade Mentorship
SADC Women in Trade Network
Pairing women-led businesses with experienced cross-border traders.
Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 19, 2027 · Online · 29 of 30 places leftApply by Oct 14, 2026
Training & capacity building
FreeCross-Border Trade Compliance Course
Southern Africa Business Chamber
Rules of origin, certificates and customs valuation in two weeks.
Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · OnlineApply by Oct 18, 2026
Trade mission / fair
$1,200 per standSADC Buyers' Fair, Johannesburg
Southern Africa Business Chamber
Three days, 400 buyers from retail, mining and government procurement.
Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 · In person · Johannesburg · 119 of 120 places leftApply by Nov 4, 2026
Export readiness
FreeExporter Growth Programme
Limpopo Commercial Bank
Trade finance, FX and market-entry support for established exporters.
Dec 24, 2026 – Jun 22, 2027 · Hybrid · Johannesburg · 25 of 25 places leftApply by Nov 24, 2026