Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Incubation Program 2026 for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs. (R3000 monthly fee) Deadline: 30 January, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy. The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 is an 8-month  incubation program. It’s designed to provide entrepreneurship training and comprehensive support to aspiring artisan entrepreneurs aiming to establish new businesses in the  bricklaying, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing  trades.

Requirements

• Age: 18-35
• Relevant trade: Bricklaying/Carpentry/Electrical/Plumbing
• Unemployed or self-employed (not studying full-time)
• Qualified bricklayer, carpenter, electrician or plumber with a trade test
• OR, have 3 years work experience in the relevant trade and are ready to take the trade test
• OR, N2 Certificate and 3 years work experience in either the bricklaying, carpentry, electrical or plumbing trade

Benefits

• Participants will receive a transport allowance of R3000 per month to help cover costs associated with attending the programme.

Application Procedure:

Required documents

• N2 Certificate/National Technical Diploma/Trade Test if applicable
• Proof of work experience/Service letters
• National Senior Certificate (is advantageous)
• Certified Copy of ID

Please Note

To complete this application, you will need to have an operational email. If you don’t have an email address, please create one  here . Once you have created your email address, please come back here, and start your application.

Shortlisted candidates

• You will receive a link via email to complete a short questionnaire that will assess your entrepreneurial readiness

Shortlisted candidates

• You will be contacted for an interview to discuss your background, motivation, and
  entrepreneurial goals. We’ll assess your
  problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills,
  and entrepreneurial mindset

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026 at 17:00 SAST

For More Information

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