National Programme for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs 2026: One Young World Opportunity for Young South African Entrepreneurs.
Overview
The One Young World National Programme for Job-Generating Entrepreneurs 2026 is aimed at young South African entrepreneurs whose businesses can create significant employment. It forms part of One Young World's legacy commitment to tackling youth unemployment in South Africa through business-led approaches. One Young World cites research in which 35% of young South Africans named creating new, well-paying jobs as one of the most important steps Africa can take, the highest response among 16 countries surveyed.
Who can apply
Applicants must lead a business or enterprise with significant job-creation potential and have direct decision-making authority within it. They must be South African nationals and residents, meet the programme's age requirements, and be available to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town.
What you get
Selected participants join the One Young World Ambassador Community, a network of more than 20,000 young leaders in more than 190 countries, and take part in the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 November 2026. Opportunities include speaking, regional networking and mentoring sessions, a better understanding of solutions to the youth unemployment crisis, and support in scaling their enterprises as generators of jobs.
How to apply
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Key dates
Applications opened on 11 August 2026 and the deadline is 12 September 2026.