South Africa

Riversands I-Hub, located in Johannesburg, is a ground-breaking initiative with the ambition to foster inclusive economic growth through the development of small businesses. The Hub stimulates the local economy by offering a range of enabling small business development services and resources. This includes world-class physical infrastructure, growth-orientated business services and a vibrant ecosystem.

High potential SMEs are accommodated at Riversands for a period of up to three years at a low-cost rental with entrepreneur-friendly leasing terms and a full range of business services and

Innovation Technology Business Incubator (InvoTech), a section 21 non-profit organisation, was established by the Durban University of Technology and Small Enterprise Development Agency in 2011. InvoTech has created an 18-step dynamic technology and business incubation model that supports entrepreneurs to develop their innovative business ideas into thriving enterprises.

The targeted sectors are in the green economy, digital creative industry, food technology and agricultural impacting technologies. The overall objectives of the InvoTech incubation programme is to contribute towards; creation

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

Seed Engine is a business accelerator. 3 times a year, Seed engine invests in the top 10 business ideas and entrepreneurs and brings them in to join their stable of ventures. When they exit the 13-week program, the entrepreneurs transform into leaders and their ideas become Investable Businesses. During the programme, they are given coaching, mentorship and seed capital to get their kick-ass ventures off the ground. Seed Engine is a combination of a mini MBA, reality TV Show, business bootcamp and a whole lot of magic that nobody has seen before.

Seed Engine Core Programmes;  

• AccelerateHe

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