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For Corporates:
Partner with YIEDI
Power partnerships. Measurable impact.
Join us in building the next generation of entrepreneurs. We work with corporates to design and deliver high impact data driven accelerators and customised programmes.
Why Partner With Us?
Proven track record in delivering for multinationals and leading South African corporates
Sourcing selection and compliance verification with ongoing monitoring and evaluation reports
Dedicated program management support
Customisable delivery models
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For Entrepreneurs:
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Bold Ideas. Real Opportunities.
YIEDI’s programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow.
What to Expect:
Online & face-to-face learning
Hands-on mentorship from industry experts
Access to potential funding, digital tools & professional networks
Certified programmes aligned with your growth stage
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For Individuals:
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New Skills. New You.
YIEDI offers accredited and non accredited learning to help you grow your intrapreneurial mindset and provide you with the tools to be future fit
Why Partner With Us?
Online & face-to-face learning
Customisable growth and development
Programmes aligned with your growth plan
Mentorship and coaching from industry experts
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Volunteer & Mentorship Opportunities
Share your skills. Shape a future.
Volunteers and mentors play a key role in YIEDI’s ecosystem whether you’re running a workshop, offering feedback, or mentoring a young founder through their first pitch.
Opportunities include:
Mentorship Mondays
School Innovation Sessions
Business programme facilitation
Mentoring and advisory services
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Donate & Sponsor
Fuel transformation, one make a difference.
Your sponsorship helps fund initiatives that create meaningful impact
Reach out for customised sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Ways to Support:
Sponsor an Initiative or entrepreneur
Fund digital access for rural entrepreneurs
Partner with us on workshops
Donate directly to our YIEDI designed to help grow businesses
Find the answers in our FAQ section
You can collaborate with YIEDI by sponsoring entrepreneurship programmes, co-hosting workshops, supporting supplier development initiatives, funding digital access, or investing in specific cohorts of entrepreneurs.
We offer various sponsorship options including:
Full programme sponsorship
Funding individual entrepreneurs or cohorts
Digital access support (data, devices, connectivity)
Workshop and event sponsorship
Prize, resource or equipment sponsorship for training programmes
Yes. Individuals are welcome to make direct contributions, sponsor entrepreneurs, or support specific initiatives such as digital access, training kits, or community workshops.
Your support helps entrepreneurs access training, mentorship, digital tools, and market opportunities. This directly contributes to job creation, SME growth, and inclusive economic development in South Africa.
Yes. Partners receive transparent impact reports detailing programme outcomes, participant progress, success stories, and key performance metrics.
Absolutely. Depending on the sponsorship package, partners may receive logo placement, event visibility, co-branded material, social media coverage, and recognition in programme communications.
We collaborate with corporates, multinationals, foundations, NGOs, government departments, academic institutions, innovation hubs, and private donors committed to entrepreneurship and youth development.
Yes. YIEDI can tailor a partnership or sponsorship package to align with your corporate goals, ESD priorities, budget, or specific impact objectives.
Many of YIEDI’s programmes include mentorship, business coaching, access to networks, supplier-development support, and where possible linkages to market or opportunities. Some may also provide support for funding, supplier contracts, or corporate procurement access, depending on the track.
Our team will guide you through current needs, available programmes, and impact opportunities to match your organisation’s priorities — whether supplier development, youth entrepreneurship, digital skills, or rural outreach.
Outcomes may include a validated business concept, a registered and compliant SME, access to mentorship networks, improved business capacity, readiness for supply-chain entry, or even accreditation depending on the programme. Many alumni go on to secure clients, form partnerships, or grow revenues.
Yes. If your organisation has geographic, sector, or beneficiary preferences, YIEDI can structure targeted cohorts to align with your focus.
Partners may participate in speaking opportunities, judging panels, mentorship, or networking sessions depending on interest and alignment with programme outcomes.
There is no fixed minimum. Sponsorship packages can be designed for small contributions, full programme funding, or large-scale strategic partnerships.
Yes. We welcome contributions such as venue space, devices, data, learning materials, volunteer time, or other resources that enhance programme delivery.
Reach out via the contact details on the page to set up a call. Our team will learn more about your objectives and propose the best partnership or sponsorship options.
