Seed Academy

Seed Academy Seed Academy is driven to create a new narrative for entrepreneurship in South Africa.

‘Transforming entrepreneurship for a more inclusive future’

Born out of S.A.’s first ICT Accelerator, Seed Academy is driven to create a new narrative for entrepreneurship in South Africa where women and youth entrepreneurs are builders & leaders of high-growth businesses that positively impact the economy and uplift communities. We are proudly B-BBEE Level 2, with black-women ownership through WDBIH and boast a 9-year entrepreneur development track-record. Our approach is centred on creating impact for entrepreneurs by harmonizing technical skills and personal development within a holistic, multi-faceted experience; and ROI for the corporates who support them - entrenched in the belief that with the right support entrepreneurs can be the growth engines of our country. Seed Academy’s programmes equip entrepreneurs to take the lead in writing the next chapter in South African entrepreneurship. Our programmes include:
- AccelerateHer: Empowering women entrepreneurs and shifting their mindsets to create and lead high-growth businesses that create jobs and impact economies. The intervention takes a holistic approach to the development of women entrepreneurs – building business skills alongside technical and social skills, while addressing psycho-social issues and the challenges women in business face.
- Enterprise and Supplier Development: Our ED and SD Programmes provide the critical support that’s needed to develop sustainable black-owned businesses. Seed Academy is led by a team passionate about entrepreneurship and driven to make a difference. For us, entrepreneurship and women development aren’t buzz-words, they’re our reason for being and ingrained in our DNA. If you’re looking to disrupt male-dominated sectors and close the gender-gap in entrepreneurship, connect with us.

This is the final call to apply for Youth Advance!If you have the drive to start or grow a business, this programme is d...
28/07/2026

This is the final call to apply for Youth Advance!

If you have the drive to start or grow a business, this programme is designed to help you build the skills, confidence and entrepreneurial mindset needed to take your next step.

Youth Advance is focused on preparing young people to build businesses that can grow, create value and contribute to future job creation.

Applications close Friday, 31 July.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/4sKEfqYnC9

An exciting opportunity for unemployed young South Africans. There is still time ot apply for Youth Advance, the ultimat...
24/07/2026

An exciting opportunity for unemployed young South Africans. There is still time ot apply for Youth Advance, the ultimate entrepreneurship propeller for unemployed youth.

Through practical, credible and impactful support, the programme helps young people strengthen their business thinking, understand their potential and develop the tools needed to build and grow sustainable businesses.

Applications close on 31 July.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/4sKEfqYnC9

23/07/2026

Have you submitted your application?

Youth Advance is a practical entrepreneurship development programme designed to help young people build stronger, more sustainable and market-ready businesses.

Selected participants can look forward to:
💰 Funding opportunities for their businesses
🌍 Market-access support and valuable business connections
🤝 Mentorship from successful entrepreneurs making it work in industry
📈 Business development support to accelerate growth
🎤 Pitch preparation and coaching
💡 Financial literacy and practical business tools
🏆 Exciting prizes throughout the programme implementation

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!!!

Applications are open to South Africans aged 18–35 living in Gauteng who have a business idea, side hustle, informal business or business that is less than two years old.

You do not have to build your business alone.

Apply today!!! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5cdgTTkA6k-Kwo-KFS3ZwFUSRpRCTERCnQ8rjwGhNtVUMUtEMVA2TVUzNlZNMlkxUlhIV01MMk5EMS4u&route=shorturl

Have you applied for Youth Advance yet?South Africa does not only need more young people with ideas. It needs young peop...
13/07/2026

Have you applied for Youth Advance yet?

South Africa does not only need more young people with ideas. It needs young people who are equipped to turn those ideas into businesses that can grow, sustain themselves and create future jobs.

Youth Advance is open for unemployed South Africans aged 18+ who are ready to take entrepreneurship seriously.

The programme is designed to help participants understand their entrepreneurial potential, build practical business skills, strengthen their mindset and move closer to real business readiness.

Applications close on 31 July.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/4sKEfqYnC9

Have you applied for Youth Advance yet?South Africa does not only need more young people with ideas. It needs young peop...
13/07/2026

Have you applied for Youth Advance yet?

South Africa does not only need more young people with ideas. It needs young people who are equipped to turn those ideas into businesses that can grow, sustain themselves and create future jobs.

Youth Advance is open for unemployed South Africans aged 18+ who are ready to take entrepreneurship seriously.

The programme is designed to help participants understand their entrepreneurial potential, build practical business skills, strengthen their mindset and move closer to real business readiness.

Applications close on 31 July.
Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eahFdyDy

King Price, in partnership with Primestars, the YouthStart Foundation and Seed Academy, has launched a call for applicat...
06/07/2026

King Price, in partnership with Primestars, the YouthStart Foundation and Seed Academy, has launched a call for applications for Youth Advance; an exciting new entrepreneurship development programme for unemployed young South Africans.​

Positioned as a practical entrepreneurship propeller, Youth Advance is designed to help young people move from ideas and ambition to business readiness. Through training, financial literacy, mentorship, pitching, coaching and market-focused support, the programme will equip participants with the tools, confidence and guidance needed to start, strengthen and grow sustainable businesses.​

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/4sKEfqYnC9​

If you are a young South African entrepreneur ready to build your business with practical support, guidance and market-focused development, apply for Youth Advance today.​

Applications close on 31 July.

Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) is about more than compliance, it’s about building resilient supply chains by ...
30/10/2025

Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) is about more than compliance, it’s about building resilient supply chains by integrating and empowering SMEs.

At Seed Academy, we equip entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and market access they need to grow into agile, innovative, and dependable suppliers. The result? Stronger supply chains, improved business performance, and lasting shared value.

Learn more about how Seed goes beyond training to drive real impact: https://seedacademy.co.za/

06/10/2025

If you're exploring enterprise development partnerships, here's one question you should always ask: Does the programme support you beyond technical skills, and offer holistic mentorship, personal development and post-programme peer networks? At Seed, we back holistic growth. If you’d like to compare notes, we’re happy to walk you through what works in our experience.

Did you know we’ve worked with over 1,000 entrepreneurs and helped seed 2,500 jobs? These aren't just numbers to us, the...
11/09/2025

Did you know we’ve worked with over 1,000 entrepreneurs and helped seed 2,500 jobs? These aren't just numbers to us, they’re people’s livelihoods. That’s real ROI: entrepreneurship, transformation, and tangible community upliftment.

South Africa's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape offers vast opportunities but also many challenges, such as market fluc...
09/09/2025

South Africa's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape offers vast opportunities but also many challenges, such as market fluctuations, resource constraints, and intense competition. In this environment, staying focused and tracking progress can be the difference between growth and stagnation.

A simple habit could make all the difference.

Consider implementing a one-page business review every week: list your wins, the challenges you faced, and what the next steps are. It keeps clarity top of mind and momentum high.

You don’t need fancy tools, just intentional reflection. Give it a try and drop a comment to let us know how it goes.

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164 Katherine Street Sandton
Johannesburg
2184

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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