Tshimologong Precinct

12/06/2026

The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) South Africa is now open for applications!

If you're an early-stage cleantech entrepreneur or startup with solutions in renewable energy, water, waste management, sustainable mobility, or resource efficiency this is your moment.

GCIP offers you:
- Business development support
- Mentorship & expert coaching
- Access to funding opportunities
- National & global exposure

📅 Applications close 10 July 2026, don't leave it too late.
🔗 Apply now: www.gcip.tech
🔗 Prep Session: https://shorturl.at/a855o

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand Technology Innovation Agency

10/06/2026

Are you the person on your team who makes everything actually come together?

FusionX was designed for you.

It's an immersive, sprint-based programme for product managers, delivery leads, and business analysts who are ready to level up and not just in theory, but in the way they show up, lead, and deliver every single day.

You'll learn alongside peers who share your exact challenges, unlock the X-Factors that separate good PMs from exceptional ones, and gain access to Tshimologong's vibrant Johannesburg tech ecosystem.

Visit programs.tshimologong.joburg to learn more and schedule your call today.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

08/06/2026

The Future of South Africa is Green. Will You Build It?

Applications are now OPEN for the GCIP South Africa Programme!

Are you an entrepreneur, innovator, startup, researcher, student, or SME with a cleantech solution that can help tackle climate change, improve resource efficiency, create jobs, and drive sustainable development?

This is your opportunity to gain access to:
♻️ Business acceleration and mentorship
♻️ Industry experts and technical support
♻️ Market access opportunities
♻️ Investment readiness support
♻️ A powerful national and global innovation network

Whether you're working in renewable energy, waste management, water, sustainable agriculture, green manufacturing, circular economy solutions, or other clean technologies we want to hear from you.

Join a growing community of innovators who are building a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous South Africa.

Apply now and turn your innovation into impact.
🔗 www.gcip.tech

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand Technology Innovation Agency Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA

02/06/2026

What a fantastic Friday! We had the honour of welcoming the EU delegation on 29 May 2026. They got an up-close look at the incredible work happening here and explored everything our vibrant precinct has to offer. It was a truly inspiring exchange connecting innovation, technology, and purpose across borders.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

29/05/2026

Two programmes. One philosophy. Limitless impact.

We're proud to introduce FusionX and E3, two transformative learning programmes built for the people who build and connect the future of our business.

E3 is for the Builders, engineers, architects, and technical leaders who design, create, and deliver the solutions that power what we do.

FusionX is for the Connectors, product managers, business analysts, programme managers, and delivery leads who bridge the gap between engineering and business to drive exceptional value.

Different perspectives. The same DNA.

Both programmes are grounded in the same core pillars: Commitment, Quality, Value, Culture. This includes the same belief that real transformation comes from immersive, real-work learning. Not content exposure. Not passive training. Ownership. Accountability. Speed-to-value.

Whether you build the solution or connect the teams that deliver it, there's a place for you here.

Schedule your call today: programs.tshimologong.joburg/e3

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand

20/05/2026

This is your last chance!

Applications for the Green and Digital Incubation Programme close at 23:59 tonight, 20 May 2026 and if you are building a startup, this is not an opportunity to let slip by.

Here is what makes this programme exceptional for early-stage founders: you get structured support to validate and grow your business idea within a globally connected ecosystem. The programme bridges the gap between local innovation and international opportunity, giving your startup access to French and international networks.

Do not let tonight's deadline pass without submitting your application.

Apply now: leshiftlab.tshimologong.joburg/program
Deadline: 23:59, tonight, 20 May 2026.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

18/05/2026

The clock is ticking!!

2 DAYS left to apply for the Green and Digital Incubation Programme - and this opportunity is one you do not want to miss.

Whether you are building a greentech solution, a digital product, or something that sits at the intersection of both, this programme was designed to take your startup to the next level.

Here is what you get as part of the cohort:

- Direct exposure to investors and full investment readiness support
- Access to Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct - one of Africa's leading research and makerspace facilities
- Dedicated mentorship tailored to your business
- Access to French Greentech Networks and a genuine pathway to pitch your solution on a global stage in France

This is not just an incubation programme. It is a bridge to international networks, world-class expertise, and the kind of connections that can change the trajectory of your startup.

The deadline is this Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
Apply now: leshiftlab.tshimologong.joburg/program

France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

11/05/2026

Founders building in green tech or digital innovation, this one is for you.

Le Shift lab, the Green and Digital Incubation Programme by French Embassy in South Africa, Lesotho & Malawi in partnership with Wits Universities Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, is now open for applications.

This is not a generic accelerator. It is a focused programme built to help startups do three things well: develop your technology, prepare for investment, and build lasting international partnerships.

What the programme offers:
- Acceleration of green and digital technology solutions
- Investment readiness support
- Expert mentorship
- Access to French and international networks and connections
- A mandate to drive socio-economic impact

If you are an early-stage founder with a scalable, purpose-driven solution, applying for the Green & Digital Incubation Programme is one of the most valuable steps you can take in 2026.

Applications close 20 May 2026.
Learn more and apply: leshiftlab.tshimologong.joburg/program

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

Le Shift Lab - Green + Digital Incubation Program, is a French Embassy initiative here to empower early-stage greentech entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi providing mentorship, resources, and global connections needed to scale innovations and make a real impact on the climate crisis.

06/05/2026

Most startups in Africa do not fail because of a bad idea. They fail because of limited access to capital, to networks, to the right rooms.

Le Shiftlab's Green and Digital Incubation Programme is designed to change that for entrepreneurs in South Africa, Malawi and Lesotho.

Backed by the French Embassy and hosted at Wits University's Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, this programme gives selected founders:
- International investor exposure
- Investment readiness preparation
- Access to world-class research and makerspace facilities
- One-to-one dedicated mentorship
- Direct access to French Greentech networks and European innovation ecosystems

The impact of a programme like this goes beyond the cohort year. Founders who develop investor-ready fundamentals and build international connections carry that advantage forward through every funding round, every partnership, and every growth stage.

If you are building in green tech, digital innovation, or any sector at the intersection of both this is worth your time.

Do not let this opportunity pass. Apply TODAY!
Application Link: https://shorturl.at/NsrF5
Deadline: Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

29/04/2026

Calling all early-stage founders in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi.

If your startup is pre-revenue or has been trading for less than two years, and is at least 51% owned by local citizens or permanent residents, this programme was built for you.

Why apply? Because Le Shiftlab gives you more than just support, it gives you access. Mentorship from experienced practitioners. A gateway to French and international business networks that most African startups never tap into. And a framework to position your work within the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which increasingly matters to funders and corporate partners.

The green and digital economy is growing fast. The startups that invest in their foundations now are the ones that lead tomorrow.

Do not let this opportunity pass. Apply TODAY!
Application Link: https://shorturl.at/NsrF5
Deadline: Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

Wits - University of the Witwatersrand France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi