Programmes For Entrepreneurs
Apply for Heavy Chef's high-touch entrepreneur programmes, free for Heavy Chef members. Not a member? Sign up here. Heavy Chef runs programme cycles three times per year. Anyone can apply.
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Featured Programme
Community Business Programme, a Heavy Chef and FNB recipe.
Our entrepreneur community events are free for all successful applicants.
Idea To Income Programme
Jul-Sept 2026. Learn in a youth programme dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs.
Heavy Chef has partnered with SA Youth help ambitious young South Africans grow their own businesses. Learn practical business skills, connect with other young entrepreneurs, and get support from experienced business experts and facilitators.
The Idea To Income youth programme is running across South Africa. If you're under 35 years old and have a side hustle or startup, apply now.
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Idea To Income Programme
Jul-Sept 2026. Learn in a youth programme dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs.
Community Business Programme
Apr-Jul 2026. Learn in a support programme dedicated to growing businesses.
Community Ambassador Programme
Jan-Dec 2026. Represent and support an entrepreneur hub in your community.
Any questions: don't hesitate to contact Heavy Chef. We're waiting for you!
Terms & Conditions
Please note that successful applications to our programmes are under strict governance policies.
Selection
Entrepreneurs applying must be willing to disclose information about their entity.
Any false information will automatically result in disqualification from the programme.
Entrepreneurs must be willing to report on ongoing progress.
Disqualification
Entrepreneurs must adhere to a strict code of conduct.
No egregious behaviour will be tolerated.
Any unkind, illegal or abusive behaviour during the programmes will be reviewed and may result in disqualification.
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