Allan Gray Makers Startup Academy Grants For Young African Entrepreneurs 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• You can apply if you are: Age: 18-34
• Must be a South African citizen or hold a permanent residence status.
• Must have completed a relevant learning programme in the Plumbing or Electrical Trades with N6 and 18 months apprenticeship. 
• Must qualify to take a trade test (having a trade test certificate is advantageous) 
• Location: Gauteng (Johannesburg City, Ekurhuleni City, Mogale City and Ruimsig), Mpumalanga (Gert Sibanda Municipality) Kwa-Zulu Natal (Ethekwini District) and Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan)  Industry: Plumbing & Electrical.  Intentions: Desire to start their own business.

Offered Benefits

• Training in Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Venture Creation, Marketing and Sales, Business Management, Financial Management, Branding, E-skills for business and Personal Mastery.  
• Opportunities to work in teams and network with other businesses.  
• Access to Personal Mentorship, Business Shadowing, Industry-Expert Coaches and Business Advisory.  
• Access to markets with a focus on making your first sale.  
• Access to Office Space.  
• Support to start your business and to write your Trade test  
• Graduates have access to life-long support.
• Venue Location: Gauteng (Johannesburg), Mpumalanga (Gert Sibanda/Ermelo) Kwa-Zulu Natal (Ethekwini district/Durban) and Eastern Cape (Nelson Mandela Bay district/Gqeberha).

Application Process