Telkom FutureMakers, in partnership with the UK–SA Tech Hub, an initiative of the UK Government, is proud to support the AI Readiness Accelerator – a programme designed to give South African startups the tools, talent, and opportunities to make AI their competitive advantage.
“Unlike other programmes that teach you, this one builds with you,” said Telkom on its linkedln page.
“This intensive, six-month journey is fully funded and founder-centric, providing a concrete path to AI integration and investment. The selected cohort will receive unparalleled support, including embedded engineers to build their Data and Cloud foundations and engineering work aligned with corporate deal potential.”
The programme is designed to de-risk growth and prove market readiness, culminating in a curated investor demo matched to each startup’s sector and stage.
Participants will also receive a Technical Due Diligence report to prove investor and customer readiness and executive wellness support to help founders stay resilient while scaling.
The call is out for ambitious startups in FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, and other data-driven sectors ready to supercharge their growth.
With a highly selective intake, only 10 South African Pre-seed to Series-A startups will be chosen for this exclusive opportunity.
The clock is ticking for a chance to transform your startup’s future.
Apply now: https://lnkd.in/d_jzBGWW
Applications close 24 October 2025!
