South Africa

Kat The Education Specialist (Paddlles Center of Excellence)

Ask Kat is a smart, WhatsApp-based tutoring platform designed to make learning support accessible, affordable, and personal for South African families.
It helps learners understand homework, prepare for exams, and build study confidence — while keeping parents informed, empowered, and involved.

Unlike traditional tutoring, Ask Kat operates entirely through WhatsApp, using AI technology, assessment-driven insights, and parent feedback tools to deliver real-time academic support.
 

The business runs on a subscription model for parents (R99–R249/month) and a bulk licence model for schools, NGOs, and

Azasco Group

Azasco is a technology based company that specialises in computer hardware and software sales, repair and installations.

Qeke Construction (Pty)Ltd

A South African youth-owned company specialising in engineering maintenance, scaffolding, painting and Construction support services.

F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact – 2026

Overview of your opportunity

The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global award of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funding designed to accelerate enterprises addressing urgent social or environmental challenges. Open to nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid, or other legal forms, the prize highlights organizations making measurable progress and expanding their reach, with a focus on bold leadership, community-centered strategies, and scalable impact. The award supports exceptional leaders and organizations ready to amplify their proven models and drive systemic change.

Applicants should demonstrate:

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Echo-Chic

Eco-Chic Furniture is an innovative, sustainability-focused furniture brand committed to creating stylish, high-quality, and environmentally friendly furniture. Our goal is to transform recycled and reclaimed materials into beautiful, modern pieces that combine comfort, durability, and design excellence.

We focus on using eco-friendly and upcycled materials — such as reclaimed wood, recycled metal, and biodegradable finishes — to reduce waste and promote circular economy principles. Every product we make tells a story of renewal and creativity, proving that sustainability and elegance can go

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund – Cycle I Grants

Overview of your opportunity

The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund is a major philanthropic initiative supporting grassroots organizations advancing access to quality K–12 education and sports for children in underserved communities worldwide. Grants of $50,000–$250,000 USD are available to legally registered non-profit organizations directly implementing educational or sports-focused projects for 500–10,000 individuals in disadvantaged regions. The Fund supports two kinds of applications: general operating support or program/project-specific support.

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100x Impact Accelerator Programme 2026/27

Overview of your opportunity

The 100x Impact Accelerator offers an intensive 12-week programme designed for bold, high-impact social ventures whether non-profit or for-profit, that are tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate and environment, healthcare, inequality, migration, education, democracy, happiness and wellbeing, equitable economies, new frontiers, and refugees/cohesion.

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WJSV Projects

WJSV Projects (Pty) Ltd specialises in delivering high-quality construction and contracting services tailored to the unique needs of our clients. With a strong focus on professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail, we provide innovative solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

Our services include:

  • Building and construction
  • Project management
  • Contracting and consulting
  • Renovations
  • Electrical services
  • Plumbing services

Led by a dynamic trio of industry-driven professionals, our team is committed to delivering exceptional results that support and elevate our clients’ goals. Whether you

Naledi Telecoms

Innovation in the Telecommunications Security Solutions.
Naledi Holdings is at the forefront of revolutionizing communication infrastructure, delivering state-of-the-art security and power solutions designed to meet the unique challenges of the telecommunications industry.

Drusita Pty Ltd

Founded in 2025, Drusita Pty Ltd is a Black woman–owned South African plumbing company dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective plumbing solutions. With established branches in Gauteng and Mpumalanga, we proudly serve clients nationwide across residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors.