Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme

Application Form – 2025/26 Cohort

The Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme is a 12-month export development initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in partnership with Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programm supporting youth-owned businesses to become globally competitive exporters.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Closing date: 8 June 2025

SECTION : APPLICATION DETAILS

1. Full Names

As they appear on ID

2. ID Number

3. Date of Birth

Date

4. Gender

4.1 Do you have a disability?

4.1.1 Please select the type(s) of disability:

5. Contact Number

6. E-mail

7. Province

8. Institution /Affiliation

9. Are you currently a student in any university of institution?

10. How did you hear about the programme?

Other

11. Have you participated in any of the EDHE activities or Programmes?

Other

12. In what year did you compete?

12.1 How far did you get in the competition?

SECTION 2: BUSINESS DETAILS

13. Business Name

14. Business Registration Number

15. Business Ownership Type

16.Is your business currently youth-owned (at least 51%)?

17. Industry Sector

18. Describe your product/service in a few lines:

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19. Annual Turnover (latest financial year)

SECTION 3: EXPORT READINESS AND POTENTIAL

20. Are you currently exporting?

21. Indicate export countries

22. Have you attempted to export before?

23. What motivates you to want to become an exporter?

Please Explain their vision, motivation, or global ambitions.

24. What countries or regions are you most interested in exporting to, and why?

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25. What do you believe are your biggest barriers to exporting right now?

26. Have you previously participated in any entrepreneurship or export training Programmes?

26.1 Please list entrepreneurship or export training Programmes.

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27. How would your participation in this programme help your business grow?.

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28. What challenges have you faced (or expect to face) in accessing international markets?.

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SECTION C: MOTIVATION

29. Why do you want to participate in the Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme?

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30. What support would be most beneficial to you?

31. How involved are you your business operations?

32. What makes your business or product/service suitable for international markets?

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33 .What impact do you hope to make if your business expands internationally?

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34. How prepared are you to commit time and energy to complete the full 12-month programme (training ,mentorship, assignments, peer engagement)

35. In five years, where do you see your business and what role will exports play in your growth?

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36. What do you hope to gain from being part of a community of young exporters like yourself?

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37. What makes you and your business a good fit for this programme over others?

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SECTION E: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Business Profile

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Product Images

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Beneficial Ownership Certificate (CIPC)

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Proof of participation in EDHE Programme (Not compulsory but recommended)

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ie. letter from your EDHE university convenor