SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2026

The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2026 recognise entrepreneurs and social enterprises that address barriers faced by women, youth, people in rural areas and persons with disabilities. The programme provides funding alongside tailored mentorship, technical support and business development assistance to help early-stage ventures grow. Awards range in prize money and include a mentorship component tailored to each awardee.

Prize funding plus tailored mentorship, technical support and business development assistance to strengthen and scale early-stage ventures.

Open to South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social enterprises and university departments; must be 18+ and may apply as individuals or as part of a team with a designated team leader.

Apply online via the provided application links.