Emerging creatives looking to turn their artistic ideas into sustainable businesses are encouraged to apply for the Debut Fund Programme, Business and Arts South Africa’s (BASA) flagship creative entrepreneurship and enterprise development initiative.
Delivered in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), the programme is designed to equip emerging creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, networks and business support needed to transform creative ideas into market-ready enterprises.
Participants receive practical training in entrepreneurship, mentorship and business development while gaining access to valuable industry networks and support aimed at helping them build sustainable creative businesses.
The programme is open to emerging creative entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their business skills and grow their ventures within South Africa’s creative economy.
Applications are now open. For more information on the programme and application requirements, visit the BASA website: https://basa.co.za/programmes/the-debut-programme/debut-fund-programme-4/
Compiled by Gypseenia Lion







