Up to R200,000 for young South African entrepreneurs
A South African youth grant combining non-repayable business funding with training, mentorship, consultancy and market-linkage support.
Use when
You are a South African youth founder starting or growing a viable micro enterprise and can complete training and due diligence.
Skip when
You need vehicle finance, debt refinancing, patent/R&D seed funding, or will turn 35 within three months.
Status (20 Aug 2026): ongoing through the NYDA portal and branches; the official page publishes no annual deadline. Applicants must be South African citizens/residents aged 18–35, attend business-management training, make a 10-minute pitch and pass due diligence and credit checks. Cumulative funding is generally capped at R200,000, with up to R250,000 for eligible agriculture, technology and cooperative projects. Applications are processed at a branch and can take 30 working days plus disbursement time.
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