SME Import Navigator Programme in partnership with FNB online info session
You are invited to attend an online information session to gain a deeper understanding of the SME Import Navigator Programme, in partnership with FNB, including the application process and the value that the programme will provide to the selected 10 SMEs.
You are welcome to complete the programme application before or after attending the information session. The info session is non-compulsory and is provided for those who would like to gain more information regarding the programme.
Please follow the link for more information and programme application:
https://forms.office.com/r/K68Zr1GBCG
South African manufacturing SMEs continue to operate in an increasingly competitive environment, facing intensified pressure from global competitors and low-cost imports. Many businesses face constraints, including dependency on imported inputs, limited market access, and challenges in differentiating their products within B2B and distribution channels. These barriers can restrict growth potential and reduce long-term competitiveness.
The SME Import Navigator Programme, in partnership with FNB, is designed to address these challenges directly and enable manufacturers to strengthen their position in the market. Through targeted and practical interventions, the SME Import Navigator Programme supports participating SMEs to:
Strengthen import strategies by improving cost efficiency, compliance, and access to preferential trade agreements.
Enhance product quality and market alignment to build stronger competitiveness within niche sectors.
Expand market access through improved distribution models, strengthened B2B engagement, and scalable routes to market.
This programme provides a structured platform for manufacturing SMEs to build resilience, improve operational performance, and position their businesses for sustainable growth both locally and globally.