Riversands I-Hub

Riversands I-Hub We help performance-orientated entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses through a combination of hi

Established in 2015, Riversands I-Hub is a ground-breaking initiative with the ambition to foster inclusive economic growth through the development of small businesses. The Hub stimulates the local economy by offering a range of enabling small business development services and resources. This includes a world-class 40 000sqm infrastructure located in the north of Johannesburg and home to +150 smal

l businesses. We also develop a range of growth-orientated business solutions for small businesses across the country.

Heritage is often measured by what a country preserves, but economic legacy is defined by what we build next. As Heritag...
04/09/2026

Heritage is often measured by what a country preserves, but economic legacy is defined by what we build next. As Heritage Month opens, South Africa also faces a responsibility to create more enduring and inclusive commercial capability. Preserving history has cultural power, but building competitive businesses secures economic opportunity for the future.

SMEs play a big role in building this economic legacy. When small businesses scale sustainably, they have the potential to transform from temporary commercial momentum into lasting national assets. By strengthening the foundations within SMEs today, we create sustainable value that generations to come can inherit and expand.

Women’s Month is a time to recognise the women building businesses with the strength to keep moving through changing mar...
26/08/2026

Women’s Month is a time to recognise the women building businesses with the strength to keep moving through changing markets, demanding customers and bigger ambitions.

That progress is earned in the daily work delivering quality, understanding the numbers, building capable teams and staying open to new opportunities.

At Riversands I-Hub, women entrepreneurs are part of a business community that values accountability, mastery and practical growth. The aim is not quick wins, it is stronger, sustainable ventures that create value over time.

These are also the foundations investors and partners look for in businesses built for growth.

To the women building with purpose and a long-term view your work is shaping what comes next.

We see big horizons.

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We’ve had great conversations with founders across the ecosystem, and with a number of teams still finalising their appl...
11/05/2026

We’ve had great conversations with founders across the ecosystem, and with a number of teams still finalising their applications, we’re extending the application deadline to 24 May 2026.

The Centauri Space Startup Programme, delivered by RIIS, Cape Constellation, and Riversands I-Hub, and supported by the SA-SME fund, is designed to work with high-potential space-tech startups, supporting them to scale and secure third party investment.

If your startup is beyond the concept stage, this is your opportunity to access:

🚀 Expert mentorship
🚀 Commercialisation and growth support
🚀 Market and investor access
🚀 R3-5million in catalytic funding for each top-performing venture

We’re looking for ambitious founders ready to move from early traction to scalable businesses.

📅 New Deadline: 24 May 2026

Apply now and help shape the next wave of space innovation in South Africa: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OnmlIuotJUqVh5gVJuYUVO-C2Kwu7URPljqCUC2HDWNUN0w1WlNUT1RaMVE1MEIxQTlDVFBOTjdXRi4u

Call for Applications: Centauri Space Startup ProgrammeAre you shaping the next wave of space innovation in South Africa...
04/05/2026

Call for Applications: Centauri Space Startup Programme

Are you shaping the next wave of space innovation in South Africa?

The Centauri Space Startup Programme is looking for companies developing upstream or downstream space capabilities.

The programme supports space-tech companies in building scalable, investment-ready businesses, bridging the gap between technical innovation and commercial traction.

Through a structured programme, selected companies will gain access to:

• Expert mentorship from industry and technical leaders
• Business and commercialisation support
• Technical validation and market access

Top-performing companies will receive focused support and access to catalytic funding to accelerate growth.

This initiative is designed to strengthen South Africa’s space-tech pipeline and support the journey from innovation to investment.

Applications close: 10 May 2026
Apply here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OnmlIuotJUqVh5gVJuYUVO-C2Kwu7URPljqCUC2HDWNUN0w1WlNUT1RaMVE1MEIxQTlDVFBOTjdXRi4u– Fill in form

Early applications are encouraged.

Apply now and take your innovation from concept to investment.

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