NYDA Voucher Programme
Applicants must be 18 to 35, be South African citizens or permanent residents, and operate a 100% youth-owned business in South Africa whose members are all 18 to 35.
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Incentive
Check the current application cycle
Use the official portal for dates and requirements.
About
The programme provides young entrepreneurs with one-on-one business development support through NYDA-approved service providers. Vouchers can be used for services such as feasibility studies, business plan development, digital marketing, e-commerce website development, safety files compliance and web-based accounting systems.
What it covers
R6 600.00 to R19 800.00
- Business feasibility study
- Business plan development
- Digital marketing
- E-commerce website development
- Safety files compliance
- Web-based accounting systems
Who can apply
Applicant must be between 18 and 35 years old
South African citizenship or permanent residence
Willingness to attend Entrepreneurship Development Training if lacking an entrepreneurial or business management background and/or qualification
All business entity members must be between 18 and 35 years old
Business must be 100% youth owned
Business must operate within South Africa
How to apply
- 1Visit the NYDA Portal and click Register
- 2Click the Youth Enquiry sub tab, complete the registration form, log in and apply
- 3After assessment and approval, select an NYDA-accredited service provider from the available list for the branch applied to
- 4After the service is rendered, endorse or decline the service provided
Sources
Official sourceNational Youth Development Agency (NYDA)Checked against www.nyda.gov.za on 22 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.