17 Key innovation hubs in South Africa to promote your technology, digital health startup
Just like the rest of the world, South Africa has also been revolutionised by the digital transformation and technological evolution. This has given rise to the need for different technology and innovation hubs to promote the startup ecosystem and help the startups grow in the South African market. Taking shape in different focus areas, with a grassroots approach, no matter what local name they go with; tech hub, innovation hub, incubators, technology centres are connecting local young entrepreneurs, programmers, designers, and investors. Here is a list of 17 key innovation hubs in South Africa.
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1. InvoTECHInvoTech is an Innovation and Technology Business Incubator that is supported by the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and funded by Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA). URLWeb: https://www.invotech.co.za/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/invotech.co.za/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: 031 201 47 88 |
2. ALPHACODEAlphacode identifies, partners and grow extraordinary next-generation financial services entrepreneurs. Alphacode has different membership packages such as Green, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond which offers different opportunities such as co-working space, networking and capital investment to fintech entrepreneurs. URLWeb: https://www.alphacode.club/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/alphacodeclub/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 11 282 8074 |
3. JoziHubFosters 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. URLFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/jozihub/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 82 451 3654 |
4. Impact HubImpact Hub Johannesburg is a member-based co-working space and event venue that unites and empowers impact-driven individuals! Our community is comprised of entrepreneurs, freelancers, techies, consultants, investors, creatives, artists and more. URLWeb: http://johannesburg.impacthub.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impacthubjoburg Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 (0) 11 048 2542 |
5. Silicon CapeFounded in 2009, by Vinny Lingham and Justin Standford, the organization has grown to over 10 000 individual members, representing over 500 organizations with close ties with other professional bodies such as Wesgro, CITI and Global Entrepreneurship, the government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town. URLWeb: https://www.siliconcape.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/SiliconCape/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone:+27 (0) 11 048 2542 |
6. Impact AmplifierImpact Amplifier Was founded to address Africa’s socio-economic and environmental challenges, innovative entrepreneurs and business models must emerge. URLWeb: http://www.impactamplifier.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactamplifier Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 (0)21 418 3336 |
7. Code Bridge Code Bridge is a civic tech incubator, but it is also a great deal more than that. Incubators generally exist to find and develop technology start-ups. Code Bridge takes it a step further, by drawing from their community.
URLWeb: http://codebridge.org.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codebridge/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: 021 671 6306 |
8. Eastern Cape Information Technology InitiativeECITI was set up as a sector stimulator for ICT-based economic development prioritizing small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the ICT and film sectors in the Eastern Cape. Their programmes are designed to foster the growth and development of the Eastern Cape ICT sector with the aim of positioning the province as one of Africa’s leading centres of ICT excellence. URLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eastern-Cape-Information-Technology-Initiative-ECITI-208721962558213/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 87 373 0970 |
9. Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi)The Cape Innovation and Technology Initiative (CiTi) believes in the potential of African entrepreneurs, and their ability to contribute to the digital economy, set to reach $100 trillion by 2025 (World Economic Forum). URLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeITInitiative/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 (21) 409 7000 |
10. House4HackThe House 4 Hack is an initiative to bring together technology specialists and entrepreneurs in an informal setting. The setting is a 400 m² house in Lyttleton Manor in Centurion and will be equipped with various prototyping tools. URLWeb: http://www.house4hack.co.za/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 82 777 7098 |
11. Softstart BTIProvides an integrated package of workspace, shared office services, access to specialized equipment and value-added services like management assistance, access to finance, marketing, and networking support. URLWeb: https://softstartbti.co.za/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: (+27) 011 695 4800 |
12. mLabmLab Southern Africa (SA) is a mobile solutions laboratory and startup accelerator that provides entrepreneurs and mobile developers with the support they need to develop innovative mobile applications and services. URLWebsite: https://www.mlab.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mLabSA/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Tel: +27(0)1284420 | +27 012 844 0240 |
13. RLabsRLabs is a global movement that provides innovative solutions to address various complex problems. It creates an environment where people are empowered to make a difference in the lives of others and a place where individuals may find empowerment and transformation can occur through hope, technology, innovation, training and economic opportunities. URLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlabsZA/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 21 699 1453 |
14. The Innovation HubThe Innovation Hub’s mission is to promote the socio-economic development and competitiveness of Gauteng through innovation. URLWebsite: http://www.theinnovationhub.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovHubZA/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 12 844 0000 |
15. Workshop 17A space in which start-ups and experienced companies, profit and non-profit, big and small, can come together to talk, collaborate, experiment and innovate. URLFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/workshop17/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 21 205 9000 |
16. Startup 90Startup 90 offers accelerator programs that prepare high-growth businesses to accelerate and scale innovative businesses ideas. URLWeb: www.startup90.com Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/startup90/ Contact personEmail: [email protected] |
17. Central University of Technology FabLabThe FabLabsenable grassroots inventions by providing a platform where communities can have access to advanced tools that can help people make products to address local needs. The strength of the FabLab initiative is that users get to complete the concept-design fabricate process to make physical products, i.e. a fully ‘hands-on’ experience. URLContact personEmail: [email protected] Phone: +27 12 841 2138 |