The Top 4 Accelerators & Incubators in Cape Town
Discover the top 4 accelerators in Cape Town to supercharge your startup's growth.
Overview
startersss tracks 9 accelerator and incubator programs in Cape Town, South Africa: 4 still operating, and 5 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). None is currently verified as accepting applications; we re-check every program monthly. Of those operating, 3 run in person and 1 runs hybrid. The most common focus areas are Social impact (3), Fintech (3) and Consumer Goods (2). For the rest of South Africa, see every program in South Africa.
Akro
An accelerator for startups in the cleantech industry, offering funding, mentorship, and access to a network of investors.
Grindstone
Grindstone is a B2B sales and marketing firm that helps companies generate leads and increase revenue through targeted outreach and strategic consulting.
Injini
Injini is an educational technology company that develops and provides learning apps and software for children with special needs.
Savant Technology Incubator
Savant Technology Incubator is a company that provides support and resources for startups to develop and grow their businesses.
No longer operating
5 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): Entrepreneur and Management Solutions · Idea Camp · Startupbootcamp - Afritech · Startupbootcamp Cape Town · Techqala.