NextGen Founders
For the curious, the dreamer, the side-hustler
Each year we select about twenty-four applicants for the NextGen Founders programme — a communal learning experience over six months, with structured tasks, weekly online sessions and an in-person weekend.
Applications open on 30 March 2027.
Founders who started here
AJ Munian
Christiaan van den Berg
Kobus Louw
Sammy Rabolele
Amy Rodger
Founder & Director
Khanyisa Development Centre
Daniel Bruwer
Dineo Lioma
Ivan Swartz
Jacobus Kriel
James Perris
Khanya Ndzululeka
Ross Fitzcharles
Sarah Bryce
Sipamandla Manqele
Velani Mboweni
Leànne Viviers
Who it is for
Founders and co-founders
You are building a venture, full time or alongside something else.
Faith and work
A deep interest in how the two belong together.
Redemptive intent
You want the venture to change something societal or economic.
What we look for
Past the idea
The venture exists or is ready to launch.
Meant to be the work
You intend to do this full time.
A real problem
Something national or continental is at stake.
Either structure
For-profit or non-profit — both belong here.
What it costs
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme fee | R 7 000 once off, or R 1 400 a month for five months |
| Scholarships | Partial scholarships are available |
| Equity | Triga takes none |
| Founders weekend | Accommodation, meals and ground transport included |
| Flights | Participants cover their own |
Start with the interest list
Applications open on 30 March 2027. The interest list is how you hear first.