Green Acceleration Programme (GAP)Green Acceleration Programme (GAP), powered by WomHub and supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), supports women entrepreneurs in South Africa building businesses within the green economy. The programme focuses on helping founders become investor-ready by providing access to mentorship, finance and compliance training, peer support, and tools to unlock funding. Participants will also benefit from a strong community of women building climate and sustainability-focused ventures.
Programme Status: Open Start Date: July 2025 |
Standard Chartered Women in Tech - South AfricaStandard Chartered Women in Tech aims to provide a platform for aspiring women entrepreneurs in South African STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing) industries, developing their innovative tech-based business ideas and accelerating their growth. The programme will also offer a comprehensive range of resources, including mentorship, training, networking opportunities, access to funding, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals.
Programme Status: Open Start Date: June 2025 |
Africa Innovation Fellowship 2024The Africa Innovation Fellowship is an eight-month leadership and business development program tailored for African women with early-stage STEM ventures. This initiative provides a fully funded entrepreneurship bootcamp, masterclasses with industry experts, mentorship, and financial coaching to equip participants with the skills and resources needed to scale their businesses and attract investment.
Programme Status: Open |
Sasol Women in Engineering Incubator ProgrammeThe Sasol Women in Engineering Incubator is a year-long leadership and business development programme designed to support women-owned engineering businesses. This fully funded initiative offers in-person workshops, hybrid masterclasses, access to industry experts, mentorship, and entrepreneurial support. Participants will gain the tools and resources they need to grow, scale, and prepare their businesses for investment.
Programme Status: Open |
Sasol Women in Mining Incubator ProgrammeThe Sasol Women in Mining Incubator is a dynamic year-long programme designed to support women entrepreneurs in the mining industry. Offering hybrid masterclasses, in-person bootcamps, and mentorship from industry experts, participants will develop the tools needed to grow and scale their businesses. With a focus on leadership, business growth, and financial coaching, this fully funded programme empowers women-owned mining ventures to become investor-ready and lead the industry forward.
Programme Status: Open |
De Beers TrailblazerThe De Beers Trailblazer Accelerator is an 8-month hybrid programme designed to support women entrepreneurs leading tech or tech-enabled businesses with a focus on sustainability. With a strong emphasis on climate innovation, waste reduction, circularity, green energy, and biodiversity, the programme offers customised learning journeys, expert mentorship, and access to industry networks across Southern Africa.
Participants will engage in in-residence bootcamps, venture clinics, and investor showcases, gaining practical tools to grow and scale their businesses while driving meaningful environmental impact. Delivered in partnership with WomHub, this accelerator is open to founders based in South Africa, Namibia, or Botswana. Programme Status: Open |
Visa STEM is Everywhere Incubator ProgrammeThis 4-month hybrid programme is designed for South African women entrepreneurs building businesses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Gain access to expert mentorship, tailored business development, access to WomHub’s innovation hubs, and a powerful network of fellow founders in the green and STEM economy.
Are you ready to scale your STEM venture and join a community of purpose-driven innovators? Apply now and take your business to the next level! #ApplyNow! Programme Status: OPEN |