FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is your reach?
Our Centre focuses on the district of Sekhukhune and its four local municipalities.
Q. Which sector is the Centre focusing on?
We cater for all sectors, and in areas where we do not have necessary machinery, we partner with other incubators or institutions.
Q. How does an SMMEs becomes a part of the Centre?
Through a response to a direct call/invitation or through a partner of the Centre.
Q. What is the criteria for being selected as an incubatee?
A criteria is communicated to applications taking consideration, their business idea, USP, turnover, employment creation prospects, growth and scalability potential. If an as SMME is not selected, the are put through Pre-incubation programme to prepare them for the next call.
Q. What does your MakerSpace have?
CNC machines(3D printers, 3D Scanners, Wood Router, Laser cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Milling Machine), designer computers with computer aided software, designer shared space
Q. Do SMMEs pay for the services?
SMMEs do not directly pay for the services unless they have graduated from our programme. We leverage resources through partnerships to support the programmes of the Centre.
Q. How long is the SMMEs incubated?
In line with our incubation model SMME is incubated for a period of 3 years.