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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

Africa Emerging Ventures

African Emerging Ventures provides venture and development capital to projects addressing food and energy security in the SADC region.

African Emerging Ventures (AEV) is an investment company based in the Seychelles. AEV is actively investing, through its first fund, in innovative and highly

Matsafu Capital

Matsafu Capital is a Johannesburg-based investment firm launching a $3M seed fund to back cleantech startups across Southern Africa. With over $3.5B in sustainable infrastructure capital-raising experience, Matsafu Capital supports early-stage ventures in renewable energy, emissions reduction, waste

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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).