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The aim of the Inspire Entrepreneurship Inter-College competition is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in TVET students. Registration is open to students who are enrolled at any of the 50 Public TVET Colleges in South Africa for the 2026 academic year.
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A platform to showcase existing businesses and business ideas within TVET colleges

Competition Stages

Entries Open From

9 Mar - 17 Apr

Internal Rounds

4 May - 30 Jun

Regional Rounds

7 - 21 Aug

National Finals

Sept

Competition Categories

01

Business Idea

For students with a profitable business concept ready to launch.

02

Tech Business

For existing businesses offering technology-related products or services.

03

Trade Business

For existing skilled trades businesses in Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Carpentry, etc.

04

General Business

For existing businesses that don’t fit into the other categories.

How to Enter?

The competition consists of an easy online registration and application form. The application process will be followed by three rounds: College Internal Rounds, Regional Rounds, and a National Grand Finale in September 2026.

01

Create Your Account

Register an account using your name and email address.

02

Check Your Email

You will receive a confirmation email with the details you need to log in to your account.

03

Complete Your Entry

Complete the entry form. You can return to the form at a later stage if you need extra time to complete it.

04

Review & Submit

Once you have completed the form and are happy with your answers, click SUBMIT!

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Check Your Inbox

You will receive an email confirming your submission.

Entries for the 2026 competition are open

Win your Share of R320,000 in Prizes

Not only do students stand a chance to win big, but they also receive mentorship and business support for a year.

Bragging Rights & Recognition

Winners put their colleges on the map and earn the prestigious title of Inter-College Category Winner.

Network & Collaborate with Liked-Minded Students

Students connect with like-minded peers in the technical space, opening doors to high-impact business collaborations.

Deadline

17 April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

The competition consists of an easy online registration and application form. The application process will be followed by three rounds: College Internal Rounds, Regional Rounds, and a National Grand Finale in September 2026.


Who can participate in the Inspire Inter-College competition?

The competition is open to students registered at any of the 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa.

No, employees at any of the 50 public TVET Colleges are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Entrants must own at least 50% of the business they are submitting for the competition.
Entries found to be incomplete, non-compliant, illegible, or submitted after the closing date may be withdrawn from consideration at the discretion of Inspire.
No, there is no entry fee for the Inspire Inter-College competition.
Entrants found to have wilfully or negligently misrepresented information may be disqualified. Winners identified as having misrepresented information may be required to return prizes.
Only one member of the business can be the representative throughout the competition. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Yes, business ideas related to or existing in tobacco, firearms (excepting sporting use), alcohol, adult content, and gambling industries will not be considered.
Personal data will be used in accordance with current data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
No, entrants may not use or reference Inspire Inter-College for commercial or promotional purposes without prior written consent.
In case of termination or amendment, entrants waive any rights against Inspire Inter-College, and the period of the competition may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of Inspire.
Prizes will be paid by electronic transmission into a nominated bank account within 30 working days of notifying the winner.
You will receive a response from the competition coordinators. Only those accepted to participate in the Internal Rounds of the competition will be contacted. Please note that only fully completed entries will be accepted,
Unfortunately, once an entry is submitted, changes can not be made.
Participants who have received confirmation that their entries have been accepted will be shortlisted and invited to pitch their ideas or businesses in an internal TVET college round, hosted by the coordinator/s at the college where they are registered students.

The college coordinators will communicate the date, time and format of the internal TVET college round.