Incubators and ED Programmes

What are Incubators and Enterprise Development  (ED) Programmes?

Incubators and Enterprise Development(ED) Programmes are designed to accelerate the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies and SMMEs, by providing them with supportive resources and services (including financial and non-financial services). These may include provision of free or low-cost workspace; mentorship; expertise; access to investors/funding opportunities; and/or capital in the form of loans. 

Below is a list of Government and Corporate Incubators and Enterprise Development Programmes to consider.

	Name of funder	Website
	Aurik Business Accelerator	https://www.aurik.co.za/
	Barloworld Mbewu	https://www.barloworld.com/mbewu/
	BioPark Business Incubator	http://www.theinnovationhub.com/business-incubators/biopark-gauteng-7
	DACT	https://www.dact.co.za/
	eKasiLabs	http://www.theinnovationhub.com/business-incubators/ekasi-labs-4
	Enterpriseroom	http://www.enterpriseroom.com/
	French Tech	http://capetown.lafrenchtech.com/
	Furntech	https://furntech.org.za/
	Injini	https://www.injini.co.za/
	LaunchLab	https://launchlab.co.za/
	Maxum Business Incubators	http://www.theinnovationhub.com/business-incubators/maxum-business-1
	Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology	https://meltwater.org/
	Riversands Incubation Hub	https://www.riversandsihub.co.za/
	Sasol	https://www.sasol.com/sustainability/social-investment/enterprise-and-supplier-development
	Savant	https://www.savant.co.za/
	Seda	http://www.seda.org.za/#
	Shanduka Black Umbrellas	https://www.blackumbrellas.org/
	The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative	https://www.citi.org.za/