Online Event
Unlocking Public Funding for Startups
Unlocking Public Funding for Startups
Date
Apr 06, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Venture capital isn't the only path to funding your startup in South Africa. In fact, billions of rands in public funding, grants, incentives, and innovation support remain underutilised every year, often because founders don't know where to look, how to qualify, or how to apply successfully. Join us for a powerful Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) session with a public funding expert who understands the ins and outs of Southern Africa's public funding ecosystem.
This is your opportunity to get real answers to real questions about:
- Government grants and innovation incentives
- Non-dilutive funding opportunities
- Early-stage support programmes
- Sector-specific funding (tech, manufacturing, green economy, youth, women-led ventures, etc.
- What makes an application stand out
- Common mistakes that get applications rejected
- How to strategically position your startup to qualify
Additional Resources:
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Raise the First Round of Funding and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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