Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential: Join the 2024 Savant Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Programme!  

Are you a proactive, ambitious individual with an entrepreneurial spirit? Savant invites you to be a part of its annual Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) programme. Dive into the world of innovation, venture capital, and hands-on support for early-stage technology businesses. 

Your Role as an EIR: 

As an Entrepreneur in Residence, you’ll be at the forefront of incubating and funding startups, supporting corporate innovation in mining and beyond. Responsibilities include: 

• Conducting market research and developing business models for funding applications. 
• Hands-on involvement with incubatee companies, driving the execution of business plans. 
• Contributing to a wide range of tasks associated with Savant’s mandate and general activities. 

Requirements: 

• Masters’ degree, MBA, or business-focused Bachelors’ degree with technical affinity and commercial experience. 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. 
• A friendly, optimistic go-getter and self-starter. 
• Desire to work in a startup and venture capital environment. 

Perks of Joining: 

• Scope to learn, take initiative, and make a real difference in early-stage technology businesses. 
• Interaction with Savant’s full portfolio of client and investee companies. 
• Guidance from experienced commercialisation managers. 
• Exposure to various startup companies and the forefront of industry developments. 
• Opportunity to work with Savant Fund Manager, a fully FSCA registered early-stage VC fund. 
• Exceptional candidates may secure a full-time position after the EIR programme. 

About Savant Capital: 

Founded in 2006, Savant is a venture capital and strategic advisory group specialising in hardware technologies. With a success rate of over 80%, Savant works hands-on with portfolio companies to ensure successful fundraising, product development, and market launches. 

Ready to Join Us? 

To apply for this paid 12-month programme, send your brief motivation and CV to joinus@savant.co.za. Applications close on December 22, 2023, and the programme kicks off in February 2024. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of innovation through the Savant Entrepreneur in Residence Programme! 🚀