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$25,000–$100,000 (select programs); non-financial support is the primary offering
Africa's largest startup campus in Johannesburg, offering a complete turnkey solution to scale startups from initial idea to commercialisation, funding opportunities, and access to markets. Houses 100+ tech startups and runs multiple acceleration, incubation, and sector-specific programs for early-stage African entrepreneurs.
Startup Campus Access
Co-working space at Africa's largest startup campus (15,000+ sq ft) in Johannesburg
Acceleration Programs
Structured multi-month programs with curriculum, workshops, and milestone tracking
Mentorship
Access to mentors from corporate partners and the broader startup ecosystem
Funding Opportunities
$25K–$100K equity investment available in select programs
Corporate Partnerships
Connections to corporate and government partners including African Bank, Transnet, and UNDP
Community
Peer network of 100+ resident startups and alumni
Catalytic Accelerator Programme
Supports high-impact digital startups across Africa to start, launch, commercialise and scale at pre-seed and seed stages.
Incubation Programme
For entrepreneurs starting or launching new ventures, focusing on identified market opportunities and developing go-to-market and growth strategies.
Agri-Tech & Aqua-Tech Acceleration
UNDP-partnered programme empowering 50 South African Agri-Tech and Aqua-Tech SMEs, with at least 50% women-led participation.
Women Entrepreneurship Development
African Bank-partnered programme designed to empower female-owned SMMEs with skills and tools to participate in Africa's mainstream economy.
Enterprise & Supplier Development
Transnet-partnered ESD programme connecting startups to corporate supply chains.
Early-stage African entrepreneurs with scalable tech-enabled businesses who want physical community and structured support. Strong preference for South African founders, but pan-African teams welcome for specific programs. Values founder commitment to being present on campus.
Ongoing campus access, co-working space, mentorship, corporate partnership introductions, government program participation, and alumni network.
Primarily South Africa-focused — limited direct value for founders outside SA. Funding is not guaranteed and is only available in select programs; the core offering is non-financial support.
The real value is the physical campus community and corporate partner access, not the funding. Best for SA-based founders or those willing to relocate to Johannesburg. Apply to the Catalytic Programme for the most structured acceleration experience. Women founders should look at the African Bank women's programme for dedicated support.
2016
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
100+ startups housed on campus since founding