South Africa

Do you have a game-changing innovation? The Innovation Hub is looking for innovative solutions to boost economic growth, improve living conditions and create last impact in Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels (TISH) in Gauteng. If you have a proven solution that can make a difference, this is your chance to partner with The Innovation Hub to pilot your solution.

Background 

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has launched a project titled “Resource Efficiency Programme for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs)”. The project is aimed at supporting at least ten (10) SMMEs by funding or co-funding the installation of energy-efficient/water efficient and /or renewable energy technologies to improve their efficiencies. 

Key Requirements

For detailed information please refer to the attached Annexure 1(Terms of Reference) 

Evaluation criteria 

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) in partnership with The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC) is seeking interested innovators to submit applications of solutions to be used to address the challenge of contaminated water and electricity outages in a school around the Gauteng province. 

Background 

Every year the  World Intellectual Property Organisation Global Awards (WIPO) Global Awards celebrate small businesses, start-ups and university spinouts that leverage Intellectual Property (IP) backed innovation and creativity in an exceptional manner to achieve business goals and improve society.

The WIPO Global Awards are celebrating your achievements, specifically focusing on:

The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge is an exclusive platform designed to empower innovative African youth in the travel and tourism sector. It provides opportunities for funding, mentorship, partnerships, and global exposure, enabling participants to present their groundbreaking projects to an international audience and secure the necessary support to bring their ideas to life.

Eligibility

The Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa initiative is seeking 50 candidates per province from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. 

The Allan Gray Makers Startup Academy is a fully funded, 8-month incubation programme tailored for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs specialising in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. Participants will receive comprehensive business training and support to launch their own businesses.

Programme Overview: 

Are you passionate about AI or Blue-Tech and ready to tackle global challenges with innovative solutions? The French Embassy to South Africa, in partnership with Universities South Africa (USAf) and the EDHE Programme, invites you to compete in the AI and Blue-Tech Entrepreneurship Challenge! This is your chance to showcase your creativity, represent your university, and kick-start your entrepreneurial journey.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are jointly offering the Partnering in Business with Germany (PG) training programme, which is led by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur based in the Boland Region (Cape Winelands District Municipality) with a drive to innovate?

Apply now to be part of The Daily Grind Innovation Hub (TDGIH) 2025 Business Incubation Program and take your business to the next level with one of our three new bespoke programs:

Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) across all 9 provinces are invited to submit applications to be assisted with machinery, equipment, working capital, and acquisition of raw material to the maximum of R250,000.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS / COMPANIES