Global Market Entry Programme Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the ICET Chamber’s Global Market Entry Programme, designed to support international businesses entering the South African market. Please complete all sections of this application form to be considered for the programme.

First Name (as in passport)

Last Name (as in passport)

Previous/Other Names (if applicable)

Gender

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Business Name:*

(Provide the legal name of your business.)

Country of Headquarters:*

(Specify the country where your business is registered and headquartered.)

Year of Establishment:*

(Indicate the year your business was founded. Must be at least 5 years ago.)

Industry/Sector:*

(Describe the industry or sector your business operates in.)

Brief Business Description:*

(Provide a short overview of your business, including products/services and target markets.)

Proof of Operation:*

Attach evidence of 5+ years of operation (e.g., annual reports, incorporation certificates).

(Upload files in PDF format.)

Where are your clients based:

Provide a list of your Products/Services:

Provide a list of Products/Services you will Expand into the Entry Country:

Summarise your company’s scalability:

Are you a B2B or B2C Business:

B2B B2C

If you a B2B, do you primarily target government, corporates, mid-sized companies or small businesses:

Government Corporates Mid-sized companies Small businesses

If you a B2C, which customer groups do you target:

How do you currently market & sell to your customers:

What is the Company’s main Value Proposition to customers:

Briefly describe your Company’s Marketing Strategy:

What accounting software does your company use:

What are your biggest selling Product/Service lines:

What percentage of Revenue comes from those lines:

What is your ideal client persona:

Annual Revenue:*

(Provide your business’s annual revenue for the past two years in USD or equivalent. Minimum $500,000/year required.)

Available Capital for Market Entry:*

(Specify the amount of capital committed for South African market entry. Minimum $250,000 required.)

Financial Documentation:*

Attach audited financial statements for the past two years.

Attach proof of available capital (e.g., bank statements, investor commitment letters).

(Upload files in PDF format.)

Audited financial statements

Proof of available capital

How many permanent employees do you currently have:

Upload a document detailing the following:

● Founder's full names;

● A short bio of each founder;

● Their main role in the business.

Founders

Upload a document detailing the following:

● Full names of members of the management team;

● A short bio of each member;

● Their main role in the business.

Members of management team

Do you use any Sales & Marketing tools in the Company:

Yes No

South Africa Market Entry Strategy:*

(Provide a detailed plan outlining your strategy for entering the South African market, including target segments, competitive analysis, and regulatory considerations.)

Prior International Expansion Experience:*

(Describe any previous international market entries or export activities, including outcomes.)

Supporting Documents:*

Attach any market research or analysis conducted for South Africa.

(Upload files in PDF format.)

Market Intelligence Electives:

Sector-Specific Market & Competitive Intelligence (Mandatory)

Market Reality & Structural Risk Intelligence

Competitor Vulnerability & Advantage Analysis Barrier Mitigation Strategy Market Entry Risk Index

Market Discovery & Demand Validation

Demand Signal Deep Scan Micro-Segmentation & Buyer Cluster Analysis Customer Validation Study Product–Market Fit Deep Dive Revenue Viability & Adoption Stress Test Early Adopter & Regional Fit Analysis

Commercial Viability & Reality Testing

Revenue Simulation Lab Pricing Architecture & Revenue Model Design Business Model Localisation Clinic Unit Economics Stress Test

Market Fit, Positioning & Entry Design

Early Adopter Test & Pricing Simulation Revenue Potential Deep Scan Go-to-Market Pilot Programme

Execution Readiness, Commitment & Expansion Logic

Early Sales Signal Experiment

Programme Commitment: *

Confirm your ability to commit for 16-20 hours/month to the programme.

Yes No

Specify the names and roles of committed personnel:

Ethical and Compliance Standards:*

Confirm your business has no history of regulatory violations or unethical practices.

Yes No

Provide details:

Confirm your commitment to comply with South African regulations (e.g., B-BBEE, tax laws).

Yes No

Commitment Letter: *

Attach a signed letter from a C-level executive confirming commitment to the programme, including participation in virtual sessions and implementation of programme guidance. (Upload file in PDF format.)

Projected Economic Contribution:*

(Describe how your business will contribute to South Africa’s economy, e.g., job creation, technology transfer, or local partnerships.)

Additional Verification Documents:*

Attach any additional documents to support your application (e.g., certifi cations, awards, proof of prior international success)..

(Upload file in PDF format.)

Document 1

Document 2

Document 3

Applicant Declaration

Application and Progamme Dates:

Intake 1 application opens 30 March 2026 and closes 24 April 2026, programme to start 26 May 2026

Intake 2 application opens 18 May 2026 and closes 12 June 2026, programme to start 07 July 2026

Which intake do you want to apply for?

Intake 1 Application Intake 2 Application

Full Name

I hereby confirm that all information provided is true, complete, and supported by the attached documentation.

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Submission Instructions

● Complete all sections of this form.

● Ensure all required documents are uploaded in PDF format.

● Submit your application by 30 November 2025

● Incomplete or unverified applications will not be considered.

For inquiries or to sign up for programme updates, visit [insert website URL].