South Africa
Black Umbrellas
Black Umbrellas is an enterprise and supplier development (ESD) incubation organisation that partners with entrepreneurs, enterprises, investors and communities, to drive an inclusive and sustainable economic future by enabling the success of emerging SMEs. <p></p> 1. Black Umbrellas Virtual Incubator <br> The Black Umbrellas Virtual Incubator is an <mark>online platform that is designed to offer training, mentoring support and business coaching from anywhere with an internet connection. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, we’ll help you build a resilient, compliant and sustainable business.</mark> <p></p> 2. Accelerator Programme <br> Your high-growth enterprise deserves the right kind of support. With access to procurement, finance and networking opportunities, your business can scale and create jobs to shape the South Africa we all dream of. <p></p> Tap into your true potential with the Black Umbrellas Accelerator Programme. <p></p> If you’re a high-growth enterprise with the potential to create jobs and scale, this programme is for you. <br><mark>What’s In It For You ? <br> - A customised development journey <br> - Learning and training through master classes <br> - Access to an Executive Business Coach <br> - Facilitated access to procurement opportunities by way of a premium listing on our procurement platform <br> - Access to finance <br> - Exciting networking events!</mark> <p></p> A future of business excellence awaits <p></p> 3. Co-Spacing <br> Need affordable office space to get some work done? Our co-spacing offices are open to the public, no need to be a part of the BU programme! <p></p> Sign up for 6 months of co-spacing and get 1 month free! <p></p> Need an affordable office space to get some work done? <p></p> Our co-spacing offices are open to the public, no need to be a part of the BU programme! <p></p> With a range of options to perfectly fit your schedule and space requirements, Black Umbrellas’ co-spacing offices are designed to suit your productivity needs with access to the following facilities: <mark> <br> - Printing <br> - Telephones <br> - Internet connectivity <br> - Reception services <br> - Boardrooms & conferencing facilities <br> - Tea and Coffee Stations </mark>
The Innovation Hub
The Innovation Hub, the innovation agency of the Gauteng Province is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency. It was established by the Gauteng Provincial Government through its Department of Economic Development to promote economic development and competitiveness of Gauteng through fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. <p></p> The Innovation Hub offers a number of incubation programmes in the Bioeconomy (agro processing and pharmaceutical), Smart Industries (ICT and advanced manufacturing) and Green Economy (Water purification, waste management and renewable energy). In addition, The Innovation Hub <mark>operates a range of enterprise development, skills development and innovation enabling programmes both in the science park and throughout the Gauteng region.</mark> <p></p> CoachLab® is a youth skills development programme managed by The Innovation Hub in collaboration with prominent industry partners, government and academia. The programme is committed to the development of a diverse skills base in the ICT, Engineering, Green and Media sectors. The aim is to instil business principles and the value of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking amongst the participating youth through mentorship by programme partners. <p></p> CoachLab® focuses on bridging the gap between academia and the demands of industry. The programme includes personal, leadership and professional development. The participants of the programme are introduced to project-based learning where the focus is on exposure and the application of project management principles in a real-time project environment. In addition to this, all participants have access to personal coaching that focuses on grooming for optimum performance and value delivery. The industry partners allocate mentors who offer technical support and provide insight on projects that the participants would embark on.
JoziHub
JoziHub is a co-creation space in Johannesburg dedicated to creating sustainable change in Africa. <p></p> South Africa has the most developed telecommunications industry on the continent (there are more Sim cards than people). Within the context of this dynamic country, Johannesburg continues to be the engine room of the African economy and the perfect location for an incubator created to kickstart & accelerate innovation in the tech and social spheres. <p></p> <mark>We foster a culture of openness and innovation – providing a space to share ideas, collaborate and explore the opportunities created by the social and technological changes which are transforming our continent.</mark> In addition to providing a stimulating working environment we provide our members with access to a network of innovators and inspirational events and activities. <p></p> Jozihub is here to help and support entrepreneurs that are making an impact on the technological landscape in South Africa. <mark>The Jozihub ecosystem connects technologists, entrepreneurs and designers to bring about social change and innovation.</mark> <p></p> Jozihub is more than a co-working space, it’s an entrepreneurial ecosystem providing a community network, workspace, event space, workshops, mentorship and further benefits to its members.
SmartXechange
The Durban Technology Hub t/a SmartXchange is an incubator whose core mandate is to provide enterprise development services to small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME’S) in the Media, Information Communication Technology and electronics sector. <p></p> SmartXchange manages a programme that identifies and assists in developing quality skilled MICTe SMME’s in KwaZulu Natal and also to build a pool of skilled MICTe workers that will enable KwaZulu Natal businesses to flourish. <p></p> <mark>SmartXchange partners with corporates from the MICTe industry, tertiary institutions and the government sector to work towards up skilling entrepreneurs and the youth.</mark> <p></p> Through these partnerships, SmartXchange is able to also contribute towards the creation of sustainable jobs, economic growth and the competitiveness of the province. <p></p>
Silicon Cape Initiative
A community of tech entrepreneurs, developers, creatives, angel investors, and VC's who are passionate about entrepreneurship and the roles we play in the future of South Africa. <p></p> Silicon Cape is an NPO and <mark>an ecosystem enabler for tech-enabled startups in the broader Cape Region of South Africa. We work to connect stakeholders, curate ecosystem data, amplify the stories coming out of the ecosystem and advocate on behalf of stakeholders through our membership programme.</mark> <p></p> Its ultimate goal is to promote the use of technology across different sectors in the Western Cape. Silicon Cape Initiative offers various benefits through its five membership plans. These benefits include tech tours, curated access to the tech ecosystem, access to resources, and more. Interested individuals can select their preferred membership plan online, register, and pay for their membership to join the community. <p></p> The vision of the Silicon Cape is to be an organic ecosystem that functions in the Western Cape of South Africa. Its goal is to look to <mark>attract top technical talent and entrepreneurs to the Western Cape and to assist these parties in creating "world class" IP start-up companies in an environment that competes with other similar hubs around the world.</mark> Its ultimate goal is to help foster a high-technology district in the Western Cape.
22 On Sloane
22 ON SLOANE is the largest startup campus in Africa. The campus offers disruptive startups and innovative SMEs a complete turnkey solution to scale, from the initial idea all the way to commercialisation, funding opportunities and access to markets. Its aim is to nurture the entrepreneurial mindset, ensure their sustainability, and explore development of new industries and contribute towards job creation in Africa. <p></p> 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 models. The experts are active throughout the journey to build their companies and assist with market entry and financing through angel funders and venture capitals. <p></p> INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT <p></p> We offer students, startups and SMEs <mark>individual support and systematic mentorship and coaching in developing new products and services, guidance on building up a successful business when entering the market and in the growth stage.</mark>
Founders Factory Africa
Launched in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, we’re a unique bunch of creative builders, designers, entrepreneurs and mentors, who bring a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the founders and teams we work with. <p></p> Founders Factory has a heart for Africa. We are proud to be a part of its complex and flourishing fabric, and we are humbled by its history of individual and collective progress. Locally grounded and globally connected, <mark>we’re becoming the go-to innovation partner for startups, investors, governments, and corporates — throughout Africa</mark> and beyond. <p></p> The continent is blazing bright with opportunity. The creativity and agility offered by startups making it possible to reach previously excluded or underserved communities, creating accelerated access to new products and services through technology all while opening up new markets and commercial opportunities. Their ability to move fast, take risks, and truly ‘think outside the box’ benefits everyone — from governments and corporates to investors and end users — and the products, services, and knowledge developed locally are ready to be adapted for international adoption. <p></p> <mark>African entrepreneurs are the engines of growth, and we are here to fuel their momentum, helping them reach their full potential throughout the continent and across the globe.</mark>