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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is KickStart?
KickStart is a youth entrepreneurial programme that was launched in May 1995. It is aimed at youth that either want to start businesses or expand their existing business. KickStart is mainly focussed on inculcating a culture of entrepreneurship among young people. Over the past six years, KickStart has become one of the largest entrepreneurship development projects run by a private sector company.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to previously disadvantaged South African youth aged between 18 and 35 years.
How can I enter?
Various media campaigns are run in the SAB regions between April and June every year. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in entering the competition, you need to complete an official KickStart entry form which is obtainable from your nearest SAB Regional Office or can be downloaded from this site. However, entry forms are only available and can only be accepted between May and June of every year. Outside this period you can contact our office on (011) 881 8101 to have your name placed on a database and an application form will be sent to you once the competition is launched.
How does SAB assist?
SAB gives support to the winning businesses in the form of grants and mentorship to "KickStart" them. These grants range from R30 000 to R250 000 per grant, and mentorship takes place over a period of six to eight months. Recipients do not receive grants in cash form; however SAB will purchase fixed assets for the business.
How long has the programme been running?
The programme was launched in 1995 and is run on an annual basis from the month of June.
How many entrepreneurs have benefited from the programme?
Since its inception, the SAB Ltd KickStart Youth Entrepreneurial programme has empowered more than 22 000 young entrepreneurs with business skills training and has enabled more than 2 200 fledgling small businesses to be set up.
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