TThe Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has launched a Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme to equip young entrepreneurs with exporting skills, as well as the resources and support they require to become successful first-time exporters.
Speaking at the virtual launch on May 21, dtic acting exports deputy director-general Willem van der Spuy described the programme as a high-impact, 12-month intervention targeting youth-led enterprises with demonstrated export potential and supporting them through a structured development journey.
The programme builds on an agreement signed between dtic and Universities of South Africa to advance the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) programme, which involves fostering entrepreneurship among student and youth-owned businesses.