The 12-month programme will support 20 businesses at each site, with a focus on ventures that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across sectors, including the circular economy, digital, agriculture and creative industries.
Participants will have access to workshops, mentorship and business development tools. Eligible applicants may also qualify for prototyping grants and business loans of up to R1m through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF).
To qualify, applicants must be South African, aged between 18 and 35, and either running an existing business or demonstrating market viability for a new innovation. Businesses must be registered, or commit to registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), and be able to commit to the full programme period.
Applications are open to entrepreneurs in both Cape Town and Johannesburg.
