Programme: YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge
 
Organisation: City of Cape Town in partnership with Seed Academy
 

Type of Support

• Funding
• Mentorship
• Skills Development

 

Programme Description
 
YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge is a programme focused on entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35 whose Startups have the potential to create jobs. Selected entrepreneurs will undergo 10 weeks of mentorship and and training. The top three winners will share prizes worth R100 000. Entrants are expected to submit ideas that speak to creating jobs in their communities.
 

Target Market

• Entrepreneurs aged 18 – 35
• Entrepreneurs with ideas focusing on general employment creation or social development
• Entrants must be South African individuals and teams
• The principal member must be based in Cape Town
• The business and /or project activities should be based in Cape Town

 

Application Process

Applicants must complete the application form provided on the City of Cape Town’s YouthStartCT Page:  https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/YouthStartCT/Pages/Application-form.aspx
 

Success Stories

This competition in its first year.


Contact Details

Website: https://www.capetown.gov.za/en/YouthStartCT/Pages/default.aspx
Twitter: @SeedAcademySA
Email: youthstartct@seedacademy.co.za