Invitation: Francistown Industrial Business Incubator – Local Enterprise Authority (LEA)

The Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) invites suitable non-food light manufacturing enterprises and individuals for incubation at the Francistown Industrial Business Incubator (FIBI).

The Incubator is located at light Industrial Site at Plot 1607 (Old BEDU facilities).

The Centre provides a conducive environment for SMMEs to start, grow and establish themselves as sustainable and commercially viable manufacturing enterprises.

The incubation programme is planned to take a maximum period of two (2) years.

Selected clients will benet from the following:

1. Production unit and an Office at a subsidised rate.
2. On-site business coaching and training
3. Technology and innovation support
4. Facilitation of market access
5. Mentoring
6. Facilitation of funding

REQUIREMENTS
Eligible candidates should submit the following:

A business proposal which clearly outlines:

1. The business background and concept
2. The production plan
3. Marketing plan and product line
4. Availability of funds to run the business (working capital) – proof of funding or bank statement
5. Historical and Projected Financials
6. Company documents

Priority will be given to start-up businesses.

Candidates will go through the LEA screening process and those successful will be taken through the Entrepreneurship Development Training (EDT).

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.