ESD & Mentorship Programme

We Fund.
We Mentor.
You Grow.

The Syro Growth Fund

Syro Accountants is opening applications for our SMME Funding Assistance & Mentorship Programme — connecting local businesses in Burgersfort and Limpopo to ESD funding, B-BBEE opportunities, and the strategic guidance they need to grow sustainably.

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Programme Focus
ESD Funding Access
We connect qualifying SMMEs to SEDA, NEF, IDC, SEFA and corporate ESD funding programmes
Mentorship
1-on-1 Coaching
Personalised business mentorship from qualified professionals including our CA(SA) partner
B-BBEE Support
Compliance & Strategy
Get B-BBEE compliant and position your business for corporate supply chain opportunities
Minimum Requirement
1 Year Operating
Your business must have been operational for at least 12 months to qualify for this programme
What's Included

Everything your SMME
needs to take the next step.

Accepted applicants receive a comprehensive package of support — from funding access to hands-on mentorship — all at no cost to qualifying SMMEs.

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Funding Application Support
We identify the right funding sources for your business — SEDA, NEF, IDC, SEFA, and corporate ESD programmes — and guide you through every step of the application process.
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Business Mentorship
Monthly one-on-one sessions with our experienced team, including CA(SA) Mr T P Mahasha. We work through your numbers, strategy, and growth plan with you in person.
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B-BBEE Compliance
We assess your B-BBEE status, advise on how to improve your score, and prepare you for corporate and government supplier databases — opening doors to bigger contracts.
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Financial Health Review
A full review of your business financials — identifying strengths, weaknesses, and the improvements that will make lenders and investors take you seriously.
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Business Plan Development
We help you build or refine a professional business plan that meets the requirements of major funding institutions — because a strong plan is the first step to funding.
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Network & Introductions
Access Syro's network of corporates, procurement officers, ESD programme managers, and fellow entrepreneurs who can open new opportunities for your business.
Who Can Apply

Are you eligible?

✓  You Qualify If...
  • ✓Your business has been operational for at least 12 months
  • ✓You are a registered South African business (PTY Ltd, CC, Sole Trader, or Co-op)
  • ✓Your business is majority black-owned or youth/women-owned
  • ✓You are based in Limpopo or the greater Burgersfort area
  • ✓You have a tax number or are willing to register for one
  • ✓You are committed to attending mentorship sessions and engaging with the programme
✗  You Do Not Qualify If...
  • ✗Your business has been operating for less than 12 months
  • ✗Your business is not formally registered or in the process of registration
  • ✗You are looking for a personal loan, not business funding
  • ✗Your business has outstanding SARS compliance issues you are unwilling to resolve

⚠️ Please note: This programme assists SMMEs in accessing and applying for funding from institutions such as SEDA, NEF, IDC, and SEFA. Syro Accountants does not provide direct loans or grants. Approval of funding is subject to each institution's criteria. Our role is to prepare you, guide you, and advocate for you through the process.

How It Works

Four steps to
your funding.

1
Apply Online
Complete the application form below with your business details and a brief description of the assistance you need.
2
Assessment
Our team reviews your application within 5 working days and contacts you for an initial consultation — in person or by phone.
3
Onboarding
Qualifying SMMEs are onboarded into the programme. We do a full financial and compliance assessment and build your roadmap.
4
Support & Growth
Active mentorship begins. We work with you on funding applications, B-BBEE, financials, and business development — month by month.
Programme Application

Apply for the
Syro Growth Fund.

Complete all three sections below. Applications are reviewed within 5 working days. There is no cost to apply.

1
Business Info
2
Owner Details
3
Assistance Needed

Tell us about your business.

Basic company details. All fields marked with * are required.

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Eligibility reminder: Your business must have been operational for at least 12 months to qualify for this programme. Businesses operating for less than one year will not be considered at this time.
Please enter your company name
Please enter your registration number
Optional — can be registered with our help
Please select the year your business started
Please select your sector
Please select number of employees
Please select your turnover range
Please enter your business address

About you, the owner.

We'd like to know who is behind the business — this helps us tailor our mentorship support to you personally.

Please enter your full name
Please enter your ID number
Please enter your cell number
Please enter a valid email address
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What do you need from us?

Help us understand your situation so we can prepare the right support for your business.

Please select at least one area of support
Minimum 50 characters. Be as specific as possible — this helps us match you to the right support. Please provide a brief description (minimum 50 characters)
Please select your biggest challenge
Declaration: I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that Syro Accountants will use this information solely for the purpose of assessing my application and providing business support services. I confirm that my business has been operational for at least 12 months. I understand that submission of this form does not guarantee enrollment into the programme, and that Syro Accountants reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet programme criteria.
You must agree to the declaration to submit
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Application Received!

Thank you for applying to the Syro Growth Fund. Our team will review your application and contact you within 5 working days. Please keep your phone available — we may call or WhatsApp you on the number you provided.

REF: SYR-2025-0001

Questions? Call or WhatsApp us: +27 73 684 3338