Allan Gray Makers Startup Academy Grants For Young African Entrepreneurs 2024

  •  Grant
  •  31-Dec-2024
  •   Africa
  • $$  Varies

Published: 28 Dec 2023 571 views

The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is a fully funded 8-month incubation programme for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. Program participants will receive business training and support to start their businesses. The programme will be full-time and in-person, starting on 15th April 2024. The StartUp Academy is funded by Allan Gray Makers. This means that all programme costs are covered, including a basic Transport allowance and all you're expected to contribute is your commitment, your time, and your energy! 

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).

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