Call for applications: Hub@Goethe 2022 mentorship programme in SA

HUB @ Goethe is an intensive mentorship programme for cultural and social startups, which takes entrepreneurs on a journey of developing the foundation of their companies. The programme is set in an open, dynamic and creative space at Goethe-Institut South Africa: Library-gamebox-hub.

Candidates must be based in Johannesburg for the duration of the programme.

What to expect from HUB@Goethe:

• Entrepreneur support and development – one-on-one and group mentorship, masterclasses, business coaching and strengths building.
• Community management – members will be part of a vast network of like-minded creative entrepreneurs ready to exchange ideas and collaborate on projects.
• Fully equipped work space – accessible four days a week (depending on lockdown levels) with a boardroom table, a flat screen, lounge area and unlimited internet connection.
• Gamebox – Members are invited to make use of the analogue and digital games available in the Gamebox.
• Library – Members will have free library membership providing access to diverse on and offline reading material.

Eligibility requirements

• Only entrepreneurs running startups that are cultural or have a strong social focus can apply.
• The applicant’s business should be between the ideation and validation phases.
• The applicant should have a turnover of less than R120 000 annually.
• The applicant’s business should be registered or formalised.
• Entrepreneurs must be above the age of 18 and eligible to work in the Republic of South Africa, should they not be citizens of the country.

Selection process

• Applications are open until 11 February.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified on 21 February.
• Interviews will take place from 14 to 18 March. The interview will include a maximum five-minute pitch on the candidates’ startups. Candidates who make it to the interview stage will be emailed the details on how to prepare.

Interested candidates should apply here. Successful candidates will be notified on 25 March.

Timeline

• Orientation week for the chosen hubbers will commence from 25 to 29 April.
• The sixth cycle of HUB @ Goethe mentorship programme will commence on 4 May.

Email [email protected] for more information about this call.