RLabs is a South African award-winning non-profit company, established in 2009 in Bridgetown, Cape Town. The RLabs model has since been expanded to 23 countries across 5 continents impacting more than 15 million people through our work. The main aim of RLabs is to create environments and systems where people are impacted, empowered and transformed through HOPE, Innovation, Technology, Training and Economic Opportunities. To date, more than 200,000 people have accessed RLabs skills, training and economic empowerment programmes

RLabs provides a support programme for small businesses and

The UCT GSB Solution Space is an ecosystem for high-impact early-stage startups; corporate innovation, and entrepreneurship development. With a focus on innovation through collaboration, our approach involves holistic capacity building in entrepreneurs. UCT GSB Solution Space supports entrepreneurs learning and growth by giving them access to resources, corporate partners, mentors, advisory services, co-working space, academic and industry experts.

UCT GSB Programmes:

  • MBA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme - A future-looking programme that focuses on innovation and the creation and

Tshimologong was founded by Prof. Barry Dwolatzky and is wholly owned by Wits University. Tshimologong is a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment  (BBB-EE) contributor and is an accredited service provider with the  Media Information and Communications Technologies Sector (MICT  SETA).

Tshimologong catalyses the transformation of Braamfontein into a premier technology destination to raise the profile of African digital innovation by inspiring new talent and addressing rising youth unemployment. As a university-based incubator, Tshimologong Precinct further aims to commercialise

I’M IN Accelerator helps tech startups access seed investment and achieve business sustainability by providing an effective eco-system that offers business and technical support. The accelerator allows startups to test their assumptions and validate their products in the market, commercialising startups that show real market potential.

IM IN Accelerator Programs;

  • Accelerator Program:
    • The accelerator allows startups to test their assumptions and validate their products in the market, commercialising startups that show real market potential Our main accelerator program offers 10 month

Akro is a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses. Akro offers events, venture funding and consulting services, and have a painfully practical attitude towards entrepreneurship. TThe team are people who have their own businesses and understand the typical challenges facing entrepreneurs and startups. Ready to get stuck in and do what it takes to help you get your business to the next level, we are there for you.

Akro services: 

  • Co-Working Spaces: Cape Town - Salt River, City Centre and  De Waterkant
  • Girl Boss Hustle: Support channel for woman business owners

Startup 90 is a business accelerator for Africa-based startups. It provides entrepreneurs with a platform for taking their ideas idea to market. They enable startups to become investment-ready and promote deal flow and assist startups to raise funding from investors.

What Startup 90 provides: 

  • Business support and mentoring.
  • Co-working space for startups.
  • A host of networking events.
  • A 3-month entrepreneurship program.

Startup 90 manages Accelerator & Technology Innovation Programs which include:

Accelerator Program

A 3 month accelerator program that assists companies to bring

22 ON SLOANE is the largest startup campus in Africa. The campus offers startups and innovative SMEs a complete turnkey solution to scale, from the initial idea to commercialisation, funding opportunities and access to markets. Its aim is to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, ensure their sustainability, and explore the development of new industries and contribute towards job creation in Africa.

A global and diverse team of experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, scientists, managers, CEOs, and funders support entrepreneurs enrolled at the campus, with product development, services and business

StartUp School is a free online program and a global community of founders. Founded by some of South Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs and supported by Investec, a leading private specialist bank, Startup School strives to unlock entrepreneurial potential in South Africa and beyond.

StartUp School online entrepreneurship courses have been carefully designed by a strong and experienced team of educational, business and coaching specialists.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme. 

This focuses on the following:

  • Entrepreneurship course outline:
  • Staring a Business
  • Scaling your

Property Point is the enterprise development initiative created by Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest JSE-listed property company. Property Point is dedicated to unlocking opportunities for SMEs operating in South Africa’s property sector. Property Point understands that SMEs are crucial to the success of South Africa’s economy. We also understand that even the most determined small businesses face steep challenges on the path to growth.

Apply Now for Property Point’s enterprise development programme

The Business Place aims to promote entrepreneurship and the creation of sustainable businesses. The Business Place model is unique in that it is strategically developed to address the needs of the Local Economy and Business Environment. It brings together many of the diverse local stakeholders representing all tiers of government, community and corporate organisations which are committed to the common vision of building an Entrepreneurial Society.

The Business Place is a friendly, accessible, walk-in environment where aspiring and existing entrepreneurs can go to access information and