Fetola 2022 Youth Start-Up Accelerator for Innovators, Creators and Entrepreneurs in South Africa

Fetola in partnership with FNB are looking for Mzansi’s movers and shakers, hustlers and innovators; aspiring entrepreneurs who are young, enthusiastic, intelligent and passionately driven to succeed.

Do you have a business or a business idea that can ignite positive change and create an impact in our country? Then bring it! We’re looking to take your businesses and business ideas to the next level, nurture you as entrepreneurs and connect you with like-minded innovators. Apply for the Youth Start-Up Accelerator (YSA) to start a two-phase journey with 100 other movers and makers!

• Table of Content
• About Fetola
• Youth Start-Up Accelerator
• Aim and Benefits of Youth Start-Up Accelerator
• Requirements for Youth Start-Up Accelerator Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Fetola

Youth Start-Up Accelerator

Aim and Benefits of Youth Start-Up Accelerator

YSA is a hands-on acceleration programme for young business owners who want to refine and define their brands and leadership skills. It’s a space to craft ideas, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and impart the tools needed to build impactful businesses. YSA is growing young entrepreneurs to grow Mzansi.

Requirements for Youth Start-Up Accelerator Qualification

• Applicant must be between 18 – 35 years (Preference will be given to applicants between the ages of 18 - 25)
• Has a start-up that has been operational for less than 6 months
• Or unique idea for starting a business
• The business is at least 51% black-owned and managed with an annual turnover not exceeding R1m
• The applicant must not be employed full-time
• Has the passion and resilience needed for business
• Has a desire to create a profitable and sustainable business (not an NGO)
• Preference will be given to applicants based in townships, peri-urban or rural areas

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Fetola website.