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. Billions of Rands in public grants, incentives, and innovation funding go unclaimed every year simply because founders don't know where to look or how to apply. Join this interactive AMA with a public funding expert to explore the public funding landscape in Southern Africa, learn how to identify relevant opportunities, understand eligibility requirements, and discover practical tips to improve your chances of securing non-dilutive funding for your startup.
This is your opportunity to get real answers to real questions about:
- Government grants and innovation incentives for startups
- Non-dilutive funding opportunities that don’t require giving up equity
- Early-stage support programmes for founders moving from idea to traction
- Sector-specific funding in tech, manufacturing, green economy, youth-led and women-led ventures
- What funding agencies look for in strong applications
- Common mistakes that lead to rejected applications
- How to strategically position your startup to qualify
Whether you are validating an idea, building your MVP, or preparing to scale, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help unlock new funding opportunities for your startup.
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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