The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy

Application Deadline: 23rd February 2024

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!

Programme content includes:

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

Minimum requirements

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.

Timeline

Applications close at midnight on 31 January 2024
If you experience any problems, or have any questions regarding this application form or selection process, please contact the StartUp Academy Selection Team on: Email: [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Incubation Programme

Application Deadline: 10th March 2023

The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy is a free 8-month incubation programme for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. Entrepreneurs will receive business training and support to start their businesses. The programme will be full-time and in-person, starting on 15 May 2023. The StartUp Academy is funded by Allan Gray Makers. This means that all programme costs are covered, including a basic living allowance and all you’re expected to contribute is your commitment, your time and your energy!

Minimum requirements
You can apply if you are:

Age: 18-35
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.
Must qualify to take a trade test (having a trade test certificate is advantageous)
Location: Johannesburg area
Industry: Plumbing & Electrical.
Intentions: Desire to start their own business.

Programme content includes:
1. Training in Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Venture Creation, Marketing and Sales, Business Management, Financial Management, Branding, E-skills for business and Personal Mastery.
2. Opportunities to work in teams and network with other businesses.
3. Access to Personal Mentorship, Business Shadowing, Industry-Expert Coaches and Business Advisory.
4. Access to markets with a focus on making your first sale.
5. Access to Office Space with basic resources.
6. Access to funding to start your business and to write your Trade test
7. Graduates have access to life-long support.

Application Procedure:

Applications close at midnight on 10th March 2023
If you experience any problems, or have any questions regarding this application form or selection process, please contact the StartUp Academy Selection Team on:

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 066 579 7616

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2023

Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Incubation Programme 2024 for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs. (Fully Funded)

The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2023- incubation programme for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs