The aim of the 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 2025 academic year.
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A platform to showcase existing businesses and business ideas within TVET colleges

Competition

Stages 2025

01

3 Mar — 25 Apr

Entries Open

02

12 May — 17 Jun

Internal Rounds

03

8 — 22 Aug

Regional Rounds

04

5 Sept

National Finals

Competition

Categories

01

Innovative 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 application form. The application process will be followed by three rounds: College Internal Rounds, Regional Rounds, and a National Grand Finale in September 2025.

01

Register an account using your name and email address

02

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

03

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

04

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

05

You will receive an email confirming your submission.

Entries for the

2025 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 Like-Minded Students

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

Deadline

25 April 2025

Applications Closed

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 2025.

Who can participate in the Allan Gray Makers 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 Allan Gray Makers.

No, there is no entry fee for the Allan Gray Makers 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 Allan Gray Makers Inter-College for commercial or promotional purposes without prior written consent.

In case of termination or amendment, entrants waive any rights against Allan Gray Makers Inter-College, and the period of the competition may be extended or curtailed at the discretion of AGIC.

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 university 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 university round.