NextGen Founders

03/09/2026

FUNDING ALERT for SA Youth 📢

Are you 18-35 and building a business?

The Youth Challenge Fund is open and offering:
1. R2 Million for Start-ups and SMEs
2. R15 Million for Technology & Innovation businesses

This is real capital to start, grow, or scale.
They’re looking for serious young entrepreneurs ready to build.

Apply and check if you qualify https://www.onesedfa.org/za-en/za/funding/youth-fund

Share this with your network. Someone’s business is waiting for this opportunity.

01/09/2026

ATTENTION SA FOUNDERS 🇿🇦

Shell LiveWire 2027 is OPEN 🔥

This isn’t just another competition. It’s an Enterprise Development Programme built to take your SME to the next level.

You’ll get:
1. Business Coaching - 1 on 1 guidance
2. Growth Strategies - Scale properly
3. Compliance + Funding Readiness - Get investor ready
4. Market Access - Open doors for your business

If you’re serious about building a scalable business, apply NOW.

Apply: https://tinyurl.com/yrn3pfa2
Closes: 09 September 2026

Tag a founder who needs this 👇

01/09/2026

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

If you're looking to grow and expand, GEP's Growth Finance can help unlock the capital your business needs to scale.

Need help with your application? Visit your nearest GEP Regional Office for financial and non-financial support, or apply online: https://www.gep.co.za/

Your next level starts with one application.

24/08/2026

Happy New Week!

If you are a young person who is running a start-up business and you need guidance on becoming a successful entrepreneur, the NYDA can help you find a mentor to guide you!

Starting a business can be overwhelming. The NYDA Mentorship Programme allows young people to learn from successful entrepreneurs.

Register and access the various programmes on the NYDA ERP Portal: https://erp.nyda.gov.za/

17/08/2026

06/08/2026

COMPLIANCE ISN'T A BURDEN. IT'S A KEY. 🔑

Too many young entrepreneurs see CIPC, SARS, CSD, CIDB as punishment.

I used to think that too.

But the truth is: Compliance is the door to opportunity.

1. CIPC = Key to open a business bank account
2. Tax Clearance = Key to apply for government tenders
3. CSD Registration = Key to get paid by government
4. CIDB = Key to play in construction

You can’t complain that the doors are closed,
while refusing to pick up the keys.

At AccessNext, we help young founders and SMMEs
get compliant so they can get access.

Because financial inclusion isn’t just about money.
It’s about access to systems.

What key are you missing right now?
Comment below and let’s talk 👇

04/08/2026

Upskill alert for SMME Supporters! 👇

SEDFA Learning Academy is now open.
Training for practitioners who develop small businesses.

If you’re in this space like us at NextGen Founders/AccessNext, check it out:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/43cp3ayd

SEDFA's Learning Academy has something for you. 🫵

As an accredited education and training provider, the Learning Academy is dedicated to developing the skills, knowledge and expertise of Small Business Development Support Practitioners.

Learn more here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/43cp3ayd

More about the Learning Academy will be shared on our social media platforms.

04/08/2026

🏪 ATTENTION SPAZA SHOP OWNERS! 🏪

This is your moment to GROW 🚀

The 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 is open!
Supported by DSBD + the dtic.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁:
💰 Funding up to R100,000
📦 Financial + Non-financial support
🏡 For township + rural convenience stores
👥 Applicants 𝟯𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 are ENCOURAGED to apply

Don’t let paperwork stop you. Don’t let “no address” stop you.
If you’re serious, apply today 👇
🌐 www.spazashopfund.co.za

Need help with your application or funding checklist?
DM us. We’re helping SMMEs get funding ready through AccessNext.

Tag a spaza owner who needs to see this 👇

04/08/2026

CALLING ALL HAMMARSDALE YOUTH 👇

Running or starting an after-school programme?

Mr Price Foundation + Kidz Hub Founder Randy Mampuru are hosting a FREE masterclass.
Learn how to start, manage, and fund your programme the right way.

📅 11 Aug | 10am-3pm | Unit 6 Municipal Hall, Hammarsdale
🍽️ Free + Lunch | Limited spaces
Register by 10 Aug: https://bit.ly/4wurtga

Let’s build the next generation.

03/08/2026

Did you know? 👀

Volunteering isn’t "free work". It’s paid in EXPERIENCE 💼

While you’re applying for jobs/opportunities, volunteering helps you:
✅ Practise real skills: Communication, Time Management, Teamwork, Problem-solving
✅ Build confidence by showing up and delivering
✅ Get stories + results to put on your SA Youth CV + in interviews

At NextGen Founders, we see it all the time. The people who volunteer in community projects,
church, JASA, NPOs... they walk into interviews with proof, not just potential.

What kind of volunteering experience helped YOU build confidence or learn something new?
Drop it below 👇 Let’s inspire each other.

Did you know?

Volunteering can help you gain experience while you continue applying for opportunities. It gives you a chance to practise skills like communication, time management, teamwork and problem-solving in real situations. It can also help you build confidence and give you examples to add to your SA Youth CV when you apply for work or prepare for interviews.

What kind of volunteering experience has helped you build confidence or learn something new?