OPPORTUNITY ALERT: LEROTHOLI POLYTECHNIC AND CAFI
Incubation and Seed Financing for Industrial Manufacturing Enterprises
About Lerotholi Polytechnic
Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) is a leading technical and vocational education institution in Lesotho, committed to developing practical skills, entrepreneurial capacity and industry-relevant expertise. Through technical education, applied research and enterprise development, LP contributes to innovation, economic empowerment, job creation and sustainable national development.
As an Enterprise Support Organisation (ESO), in collaboration with the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub, LP seeks to support the growth and development of enterprises within its designated manufacturing specialisation.
The Opportunity
Are you operating an industrial manufacturing business with the potential to grow and expand?
Lerotholi Polytechnic, in collaboration with the Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub (CAFI), invites eligible enterprises to apply for business incubation support and the opportunity to access seed financing, subject to the programme’s eligibility and selection requirements.
The programme aims to help enterprises strengthen their business operations, improve production capacity, expand their markets and build sustainable businesses.
Who Should Apply?
Applications are invited from eligible enterprises operating in industrial manufacturing, particularly those involved in:
- Engineering and industrial manufacturing.
- Steelworks, welding and metal fabrication.
- Construction and building materials.
- Manufacture of industrial components, tools and equipment.
- Other closely related industrial manufacturing activities.
Applicants should demonstrate the potential to increase production, expand their markets, improve business performance and create employment.
Why Apply?
Through business incubation, Lerotholi Polytechnic aims to help eligible enterprises strengthen their business foundations, improve operational efficiency and develop strategies for sustainable growth.
How to Apply
Applications are now open. Apply online through the CAFI website:
Application Deadline
30 October 2026