SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2026

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SAB Foundation South Africa 2026

Information

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.

Benefits

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

Eligibility

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.

Application

Apply online via the provided application links.

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Opportunity Details

TypeAward / Prize

FundingFully funded

OrganiserSAB Foundation

LocationSouth Africa

Dates February 10, 2026 – March 16, 2026

Open toSouth African citizens 18 years or older; entries from SA residents are welcome.

Agefrom 18 years

Open to all subjects Social Sciences

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