Our Experience Journey
Key milestones and strategic partnerships in our journey of transformation
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Foundation & Innovation Hub Partnership
Established WIBC with focus on leveraging open innovation to create connections and deliver social impact. Partnered with The Innovation Hub to support first 100 entrepreneurs.
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Expansion to Sustainability
Launched multi-year programme to support green startup concepts with urban youths in Sophiatown through the Sophiatown Green Incubator.
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First 1,000 Entrepreneurs
Reached milestone of supporting 1,000 entrepreneurs across multiple industries with sustainable business models.
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Mining Communities Support
Expanded to support Mining Communities with Local Economic Development programmes starting with Fuel Transportation partnerships.
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Technology Focus & Infrastructure
Established Termite Labs and expanded digital skills training programs with infrastructure support from key partners.
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Harnessing Urban Agriculture
Modest start utilising rooftops in Johannesburg CBD and Pretoria CBD to produce fresh produce for local markets.
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Agriculture to Agriprocessing
Expanded agriculture to agriprocessing, bringing commercial agriculture models to traditional and communal owned land with diverse partners.
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Indigenous Knowledge & Agriprocessing
Expanded to agriprocessing and leveraged indigenous knowledge to drive local economic impact through academic and industry partnerships.
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6,000+ Entrepreneurs & Circular Economies
Surpassed goal of supporting 6,000 entrepreneurs and expanded mining community support to other industries including labour sending areas food security and recycling of mining waste to support circular economies.
Future Vision
Expanding to new industries and scaling successful models across the SADC region with focus on mining, agriculture, agroprocessing, manufacturing, renewable energy, technology and innovation.