Step Up 2 a Green Start Up

Step Up 2 a Green Start Up is a school-based entrepreneurship programme and national competition aimed at making entrepreneurship relatable and tangible for Grade 9–11 learners. The programme uses films and storytelling to create learning materials, teacher content and practical exercises. It runs annually and is provided free to participating schools, offering students opportunities for mentorship, support and competition to develop viable business ideas. Partners contribute funding, mentorship and incubation support to connect successful students with further resources.

Learning materials and teacher content; mentorship and support from partners; participation in a national competition; potential funding, incubation and market access through partner organisations.

The programme targets Grade 9, 10 and 11 learners in schools.

The programme is delivered through schools and culminates in a national competition in which students participate; specific application steps are managed via participating schools and partners.