Accelerators and Incubators

The Vuligqondo Smart and Organic Farming Model is a private company with a focus on smart and organic farming technologies. We specialize in hydroponics farming, organic farming, poultry production, egg incubator (chicks production) and solar farming system (renewable energy). We are currently working on developing high-tech irrigation system as an experimental setup for both smart and organic farming systems. 

Alunah Smart Waste Solutions is a company that is offering mobile paper shredding and recycling in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. Our document shredding service is designed for businesses and organisations of all sizes. This company offers top-of-the-line document shredding services to ensure that documents are securely and adequately disposed of.  Alunah Smart Waste Solutions understands the importance of protecting sensitive and confidential information. We understand that security is of the utmost importance regarding document shredding. That’s why we adhere to strict

GREENTECH INNOVATORS (Pty) LTD., a well-established water, environmental management, and scientific services consultancy based in South Africa, is a dedicated and innovative company. We provide Environmental Management Consulting Services in the areas of planning, environmental legal compliance, risk assessments, environmental impact assessments, project management, monitoring, auditing, mining permits, specialist studies (visual, wetlands delineation), social impact assessments, water-related services, conservation, rehabilitation, research, and science workshops. It is run by committed young

Elbow Joint Group, is a thriving clothing and printing company based in the vibrant city of Pretoria, South Africa. We take immense pride in providing top-quality apparel and exceptional printing services to our valued customers. Our mission is to be a one-stop destination for all your clothing needs, where style meets creativity, and where you can bring your unique visions to life through our printing expertise.

Company Background:

Founded in 2019, Elbow Joint Group has grown steadily over the years to become a prominent player in the clothing and printing industry within Pretoria and its

Credent is a cutting-edge microlending solution specifically designed to cater to Namibian university students studying at recognized tertiary institutions. Our mission is to empower financially disadvantaged students by providing short-term micro-financing services. We understand the challenges students face in accessing funds for their basic tertiary needs, such as a lack of adequate food, transport money, family emergencies, textbooks, stationery, laptops, and accommodation. 

Our innovative approach revolves around leveraging the government's student financial assistance fund (NSFAF)

The eKasiLabs is a micro innovation hub facility spread across the 5 economic corridors in Gauteng where we foster and cultivate a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in townships. The facilities are located in Mohlakeng, Sebokeng, Garankuwa, Soweto, Tembisa, Alexandra, Mamelodi, Kagiso, Kathorus and Mabopane.

Offerings: 

• Business Development support
• Mentoring (both technical and non-technical)
• Commercialisation and market development support
• Value Added service such Intellectual property and other legal service advisory
• Co-creation facilities that include hotdesking, training

The Climate Innovation Centre South Africa (CICSA) provides business development support to start-ups in the South African green economy in collaboration with the World Bank’s InfoDev, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)’s green fund. 

• Energy
• Water
• Waste

The South African Creative Industries Incubator (SACII) is an experienced business development and incubation entity that has been working in the creative SMME environment for the past eight years, with a particular focus on the creative industries. 

Services for the Creatives/SMME;

Business Incubation

• Pre-Incubation
• Incubation
• Sector Specific Accelerator Programmes (e.g. Music Accelerator, Fashion Lab programme)
• Formalising Businesses
• Funder Pitching
• Capital Raising Strategies
• Entrepreneurship Training for Creative Industry Entrepreneurs
• Market Access Facilitation

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Africa Beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution (AB4IR) is a Digital Innovation Hub founded on the market need to redress the digital divide apparent in previously disadvantaged communities of South Africa. Our programmes expose disadvantaged communities to the ICT sector focusing on gaming, animation, virtual reality, and drone technology. We introduce start-up entrepreneurs to new trends in technology and advise them on how to incubate their ideas for market access and commercialise their innovations.

Busetsa is a small business that is 100% black woman-owned. We do Conveyor maintenance, repairs and installations. Our clients include Harmony Gold in the Free State.