Innovation Hub

about the incubation hub

SUPPORTING STUDENTS & GRADUATES IN DEVELOPING THEIR INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS

  • We believe that the solutions our country needs lie in its youth, therefore we pride ourselves on developing young entrepreneurs with radical ideas and disruptive solutions that are innovative and sustainable.
Our Solutions

Incubation Hub

Business Mentorship

We provide each team with valuable insight from various industry experts and thought leaders to ensure they’re well-equipped.

Workshops

Structured sessions involving the practicalities of starting a business, e.g., marketing strategies and funding applications.

Entrepreneurial Development

Equipping individuals with interpersonal skills, networking abilities, and leadership essential for business relationships.

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What's the process?

Step 01
BUILD

Defining your solution, building a business model, and identifying key resources.

Step 02
MARKET

Create brand identity, solidify strategy, and leverage social media for growth.

Step 03
ACTIVATE

How to operate a business in the growth stage and manage daily operations.

Step 04
FINANCE

Financial models, targeting investors, and developing pitch collateral.

Incubated Teams

Innovators solving Africa's most pressing challenges

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Agri-Code

Water

Hydro-Solution Hackathon

A water management system with integrated sensors and a centralized dashboard for water quality measurement.

Carol Khoza, Naomi Bisimwa, Phumlani Ntshangase, Thato Lesetla, Tinyiko Ntluri, and Christine Bisimwa.

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Digital Pulse

Health

Healthcare Hackathon

A breath analyzer for respiratory infections and Doc App for digitizing cloud-accessible patient files.

Chris Govender, Gabriel Cassim, and Devakshan Naicker.

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The Committee

Education

Education Hackathon

Ed-Friend is a gamified web application offering foundation learners immersive teaching with Mzansi-styled visuals.

Chester Muyeza, Comfort Tlaka, Kabelo Malatji, Junaid Rachidi, Joshua Vilanculo, and Jacob Swati.

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The legends

Education

Education Hackathon

Gamified web application offering foundation learners immersive teaching with Mzansi-styled visuals and specialized education services.

The Legends is made up of Leewayne Maponga, Munashe Maponga, Wesley Masunika, and Isabel Bocolo.

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kingsman

Youth

Youth Unemployment Hackathon

Platform providing youth access to government opportunities including verification, registration, compliance, skills growth, and e-tender notifications.

Kingsman is made of Espen Koko, Dennica Theko, Katleho Mpheqeke, Kabelo Moses, Padi, Isaya Mlambo, and Ronald Qobolo, who leads the team.

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COOL HACKS

Education

Youth Unemployment Hackathon

Enterprise solution for tender posting, pre-adjudication, and application via online portal with document management and payment system.

What The Hack is made of Bonolo Pertunia Kau, Nloso Zulu, Karabo Masenyadiloana, Elvis Nkululeko Hlatshwayo, and Bonolo Ngebane, who leads the team.

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WHAT THE HACK

Youth

Youth Unemployment Hackathon

Enterprise solution for tender posting, application, and management via online portal with integrated payment system.

What The Hack is made of Bonolo Pertunia Kau, Nloso Zulu, Karabo Masenyadiloana, Elvis Nkululeko Hlatshwayo, and Bonolo Ngebane, who leads the team.

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TTTBS

Security

Safety and Security Hackathon

A digital platform that provides a simpler way to report crime incidents and an effective way to access the law enforcement department in the case of a crime.

Cool Hacks is made of Linton Ndlovu, Linda Bhengu, Sonwabo Vena, Alec Shelembe, Gladys Mkhatshwa, and Whitney Noxolo Khoza, who leads the team.

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The winning team

Education

Education Hackathon

Mobile application that helps prevent GBV by identifying and analyzing signs of abuse.

The Winning Team. is made of Pule Mmathabo, Keitumetse Bokaba, Daisy Mangue and Lulamile Mkhungela

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Community

The EPF Tech Fund Family

EPF
Empire Partner Foundation

We're not just imagining a better Africa, we're building it. EPF develops practical technology and invests in talent to tackle urgent societal challenges.

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Tech Hub
AI Campus

As a high-growth investable asset within the EPF Tech Fund portfolio, AI Campus provides a suite of cutting-edge AI solutions designed to digitize workflows and automate operations.

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