Celebrates MSMEs that are majority-owned and managed by young entrepreneurs (as defined by the National Youth Policy), showcasing their leadership, innovation, and impact on job creation.
The Youth-Led MSME Award celebrates the bold, innovative, and impactful businesses built by South Africa's young entrepreneurs — recognising youth-owned enterprises that are not only building successful businesses but also creating jobs, inspiring peers, and demonstrating that young people are central to our economic future.
Young entrepreneurs demonstrating exceptional vision, tenacity, and leadership in building successful businesses.
Youth-owned MSMEs that actively employ other young people, helping to address the youth unemployment crisis.
Bringing fresh perspectives and novel solutions to market, disrupting industries and creating new opportunities.
Inspiring a generation of young South Africans to pursue entrepreneurship as a pathway to economic independence.
