INTRODUCING THE FIRST ANNUAL

Young Entrepreneurs

Challenge
2026

A Marketplace for Potential

Turn your big idea into a real business stall. Create, learn, sell and show South Africa what the next generation can do.

YOUR IDEA STARTS HERE

Do you love making, creating, baking, designing or selling?

Be the first to participate in the InsideOut Young Entrepreneurs Challenge, an annual initiative created to inspire, educate and develop the next generation of South African entrepreneurs.

Create and run your own business stall, learn valuable skills, sell to real customers and compete for exciting prizes. Whether you already have a small business or simply have a great idea, we encourage you to apply.

SAVE THE DATES

Two Saturdays. Endless possibility.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2026

Grade 4 & Grade 5 Marketplace

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2026

Grade 6 & Grade 7 Marketplace

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are open to
learners from

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Laerskool Wierdapark

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Laerskool Hennopspark

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Laerskool Rooihuiskraal

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bring your spark

Applicants do not need to already own a business. Great ideas are welcome.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

Learn by doing

Selection criteria

How
applications will be reviewed

Every application will be reviewed carefully to create a varied and exciting marketplace.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Ready to bring your idea to life?

Complete the form below with help from a parent or guardian if needed. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Please note

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants will receive confirmation after all applications have been reviewed.