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Non-Financial Support
What it is
Support may include:
- Business planning assistance
- Financial modelling and feasibility preparation
- Governance and compliance guidance
- Market readiness preparation
- Mentorship and advisory services
- Capacity-building interventions
Non-financial support is often designed to help businesses become investment-ready, improve operational performance, or meet eligibility standards for funding programmes.
Non-Financial Support
Who it suits
Non-Financial Support is best suited to:
- Entrepreneurs who are not yet ready for funding
- Early-stage businesses that need help structuring their operations
- Businesses that require support to prepare financial projections
- Applicants who have been declined funding due to readiness gaps
- Black-owned and transformation-focused enterprises needing structured advisory support
It is particularly useful for businesses that have a viable concept or operating model but require technical guidance before seeking grant, loan or equity funding.
Non-Financial Support
Example Programme
An example of Non-Financial Support is the NEF Non-Financial Support Programme, which provides:
- Online business plan tools
- Business plan development support
- Pre-investment readiness preparation
- Advisory support to strengthen funding applications
Non-Financial Support
How to access
Access to Non-Financial Support depends on the specific programme.
In most cases:
- An enquiry is submitted through the relevant agency or platform.
- The business is assessed for support readiness.
- A support pathway is defined, which may include mentorship, business planning, compliance support or sector-specific advisory services.
- The business works with appointed advisors or programme specialists over an agreed period.
Use the enquiry form on the fund page to request assistance. A specialist will review your request and advise whether non-financial support is appropriate.
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