Overview of Organisation
Association of Professional Artisans of South Africa, APASA, is a professional artisan body that can serve as a practical ecosystem partner to the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation by linking artisanal capability to South Africa’s National System of Innovation. Its contribution lies in professionalizing artisans, supporting grassroots innovation, strengthening local innovation ecosystems, improving the readiness of artisan-owned enterprises, and expanding participation in innovation among rural, township, youth, women, and disabled practitioners. In this way, APASA helps translate science, technology, and innovation priorities into productive skills, quality workplaces, local enterprise growth, and inclusive socio-economic impact.
Assistance Areas Offered
Accelerators and Incubators
Accelerator
Business Planning/Modelling
Identification & Research of Foreign Markets
Diversification
Business Plan Consulting
Economic and Site Development
Site Location Assistance
Environmental Compliance
Events and Community Building
Startup Networking
Pitch Events
Hackathon
Fairs and Festivals
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
Workforce Training
Recruiting
Employee Development
Apprenticeship
Import and Export Assistance
Certification and Licensing
Mentoring and Coaching
Networking and Associations
Product Development
Prototype Development
Product Assembly and Packaging
Regulatory Support
Specialization Sector/s
Manufacturing
Manufacture of basic metals
Casting of iron and steel
Steel pipe and tube mills
Manufacture of electrical equipment
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
Repair of electrical equipment
Repair of fabricated metal products
Repair of machinery
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
