FNB Master Makers Acceleration Application

FNB Master Makers Accelerator Program

The FNB Master Makers Accelerator Program is a bold new initiative designed to support and elevate South Africa’s next generation of standout creative entrepreneurs in the design, retail, and maker economy.
FNB Master Makers Business Profile
Business name:
Trading name:
Contact information of owner:
Owner's full name:*

First NameLast Name
Mobile Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email address:*
example@example.com
The KAMERS/Makers Show(s) you will be participating in between September and November 2025:*

PretoriaWinelandsSandton
BUSINESS BACKGROUND

Tell us about your business.
What do you make?*
What makes your product or brand unique?*
What inspired you to start your business?*
How long have you been operating?*
How do you plan on growing your business over the next 3-5 years?*
What is your projected turnover (approximate range is fine) at each KAMERS/Makers show you are participating in for this season?
Pretoria
Winelands
Sandton
GROWTH AMBITION & READINESS
Why do you want to be part of the FNB Master Makers Accelerator?*
What is the biggest challenge currently holding your business back from growing?*
If selected, how would you use the R20 000 working capital?*
If selected, how would you use the R20 000 working capital?*

Enhancing production quality and stock inventoryImproving marketing, packaging or stand designDiversifying into a new product or product line
Explain to us what you will do with the R20 000 working capital to improve your profitability at the upcoming KAMERS/Makers shows?*
If selected, what do you estimate your projected turnover (approximate range is fine) will be at each KAMERS/Makers shows in 2025?
Pretoria
Winelands
Sandton
INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
What sets your product apart from others in your category?*
Have you introduced a new product or creative idea in the last 12 months? Tell us about it.*
MINDSET & MENTORSHIP
What areas of your business would you most like mentorship in? (Select all that apply)*

Financial PlanningProduction StrategyBranding/MarketingProduct DevelopmentSales & DistributionLeadership
Are you open to receiving constructive feedback and testing new approaches in your business?*

YesNoNot sure
What does success mean to you as a creative entrepreneur?*
SUPPORTING MEDIA (OPTIONAL BUT ENCOURAGED)

Upload 2–3 photos that best showcase your products and/or your process.
Photo 1

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Photo 2

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Photo 3

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A short video (max 60 seconds) introducing yourself and why you want to be part of the FNB Master Makers Accelerator.

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Thank you for taking the time to fill out the application. We look forward to the Accelerator Program.
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FNB Master Makers Accelerator Program

FNB Master Makers Business Profile

Contact information of owner:

BUSINESS BACKGROUND

What is your projected turnover (approximate range is fine) at each KAMERS/Makers show you are participating in for this season?

GROWTH AMBITION & READINESS

INNOVATION & CREATIVITY

MINDSET & MENTORSHIP

SUPPORTING MEDIA (OPTIONAL BUT ENCOURAGED)