Hub Network
“Launch League gives us the opportunity to solve our unique challenges together as a community.”
Gcobani – Accounting Officer at Oshun Start-ups
Upcoming opportunities for hubs
Are you an entrepreneur or work-seeker? Find out how you can connect to a hub near you.
About our hub network
Launch League has worked with teams hubs across South Africa – connecting them to each other, and to valuable resources and opportunities.
These organisations train and support entrepreneurs and youth in their local communities through structured programmes, and play an invaluable role in developing local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Yet, hubs have historically remained disconnected, with few opportunities for individuals working in the sector to build connections with those at similar organisations.
Since 2020, hubs from across South Africa have participated in Launch League networking and training events to engage in rich discussion on the challenges they face, and successful strategies for supporting local entrepreneurs and youth.
Research and insights from South Africa’s hub sector.
Launch League conducts research with our hub network, shedding light on the key challenges and opportunities in the sector. We also gather insights shared at our training and events.
Hub network members
4th Industrial Revolution Incubator (4IRI)
AB4IR
Angels Inc
BizFarm
Casi Township Hub
Cortex Hub & Eastern Cape Film Hub
Durban Technology Hub t/a SmartXchange
DUT Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CSE RI)
ESAYIDI
Faded Black Innovations
I'M IN Accelerator
Impact Unlimited Media & Communication
Johannesburg Business School Center for Entreprenuership
Mahikeng Innovation Hub
mLab
Nelson Mandela Bay iHub
Oribi Village
Propella Business Incubator
Reconstructed Living Lab - RLabs
Riversands I-hub
SA Business Hub
SAREBI
Softstart Business and Technology Incubator NPC (BTI)
The Daily Grind Innovation Hub
The Hope Factory
Botshabelo Digital Hub
UWC Centre for Innovation and Entreprenuership
Walter Sisulu University Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator
For entrepreneurs or work seekers
What is a hub?
A hub is an organisation that provides training and support for local entrepreneurs or people looking to build their skills. Most hubs have a physical space where facilitators run training and events, and there are often computer labs and coworking desks too. If you live in a major city you may find that there is more than one hub close to you.
Each hub offers different programmes and services, such as ideation workshops, access to mentors or business compliance support. Each hub will also focus on different areas of support – some just work with tech businesses and digital skills, while others may focus on other sectors such as green energy, agriculture and even furniture manufacturing.
How can a hub help me?
Hubs offer programmes that can help you increase your skills, get ready to apply for jobs, or build your business. Hubs also host events and activities that you can get involved in to grow your network and connect with other entrepreneurs or workseekers. Many of these activities are offered for free or at low cost.
Each hub runs different programmes at different times of the year, and may not always have applications open. For formal programmes, the hubs will have entry criteria and a limited number of people they can support. Find out which hubs are near you, and do some research into what they offer and which programmes and services may suit you, before you call or visit a hub to find out more.
