Empowering vulnerable women and youth entrepreneurs

Emergent Academy is an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports women and youth entrepreneurs to conceptualize, build and scale sustainable businesses.

Impact Stories

Hear from the entrepreneurs who have transformed their businesses through our programs.

I have come to understand that business is more than the service I render. My eyes were opened after joining Dream Factory. I cannot thank this vision enough for it has opened my eyes.

Zandile

Mam Mehlo's Beauty Studio

I started a business with little to no knowledge. The emergent program is one of the best choices I have made. Implementing the trainings and feedback put my business on another level.

Nafeesah Dante

Bo-kaap's Finest

I based the operation of the business on mere passion and perseverance and not the operation side and compliance. I now apply accounting, structure and marketing in my business.

Natasha Lekker

Aleluta

I learnt a lot to take my business forward from doing everything to breaking down how my business will grow by implementing systems and managing / working is totally different