Whether you’re starting, building or growing — Youth Advance is for your next move.
Starting something? Building something? Ready to grow? Youth Advance can take you further.
But what if waiting was over?
If you're out of school, between 18 and 35, and ready to build something real or amplify your business or hustle, this is your change to be apart of the ultimate entrepreneurship development programme!
Youth Advance gives you the training, mentors and network to turn your idea or current business into a profitable and trade-ready enterprise.
Have you already watched the movie and got the book?
Competition closed on 30th September 2026
What’s In It For You?
Start your Youth Advance journey
Follow the three steps below: watch the video, get the booklet, then enter the competition. Already been to the screening? Jump straight to the step you need.
Step 1
Watch the video
Press play to watch the Youth Advance film. It sets up everything you need before you enter.
Step 2
Get the booklet
Download the booklet and keep it open. It walks you through the business model canvas, which is exactly what the entry form asks about. Read it before you enter, and come back to it while you fill in your answers.
Step 3
Enter the competition
The form opens in a new tab. It asks about your business model canvas, so keep the booklet handy. Once you submit, you are done.
Competition entry closed on 30th September 2026
Your Journey
APPLY
BOOTCAMP
PITCHATHON
BUILD
TRADE
Who can apply?
You. Probably.
South Africans aged between 18 and 35, and out of school. That's it.
You only need an idea, and the hunger to build it.
You don't need money.
You don't need business experience.
You only need an idea, and the hunger to build it.
Why you should apply:
Your side hustle → your main thing.
Your small wins → your big break.
Your local impact → national stage.
Structured training and real networks.
Competition closed on 30th September 2026