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Innovation Fund

High-tech SMEs are vital drivers of economic growth and job creation, yet many struggle to survive due to a lack of early-stage funding. To address this, South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) launched the Innovation Fund, designed to de-risk early-stage tech enterprises and build a sustainable pipeline of investable startups. With a focus on leveraging public–private co-investment, supporting commercialisation of local innovations, and strengthening the innovation ecosystem, this catalytic fund is poised to transform South Africa’s innovation landscape. Ready to learn how this game-changing initiative is reshaping the future? Let’s dive deeper!

Innovation Fund Page

Ticano Group

Ticano Group (Ticano) was established to provide unique and creative financial solutions for growing businesses mainly: purchase order financing- essentially providing complete supply chain financing to Asset Backed Funding. Credit decisions are based upon the creditworthiness of the SMEs buyer and

RisCura Botswana

RisCura is a purpose-driven global investment firm that offers investors unique insights and guidance to help shape the future world we all want to live in whilst still achieving and exceeding financial goals for its clients.

Expertise:

Investment Advisory
Investment Strategy
Fiduciary

deVere Acuma Botswana

deVere Acuma Botswana is part of a leading independent financial advisory organisation, and we help our clients, who are primarily expatriates and international investors, reach and often exceed their financial goals. We devise, implement and manage bespoke financial strategies and solutions that

Stanbic Bank Botswana

Stanbic Bank Botswana understands developing markets and has the continental banking experience to make progress real. We’re more than just a bank. We look beyond the financial outcome to create more value socially, economically and environmentally. As a leading Africa-focused financial services

Not really where you want to be?

Not to worry, as most journeys are seldom in a straight line from start to finish. You might find more suitable partners in our other communities on the portal. Check out our ‘entrepreneur’ or ‘innovator’ sections for more information.

Innovator

Are you an innovator?

You don’t want to start your own enterprise, but have a passion for creating new knowledge, processes, products, or models. You’re probably a researcher that wants others to benefit from your unique intellectual property and, looking to license or further develop your innovation.

Entrepreneur

Are you an Entrepreneur?

You want to be your own boss and have the drive to recognize opportunities and transform them into valuable enterprises. Or you already have an established enterprise(s).