The Top 4 Accelerators in Johannesburg
Discover the top 4 accelerators in Johannesburg to supercharge your startup's growth.
Overview
Johannesburg has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 4 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.
Founder Institute South Africa
Building businesses that matter.
Aurik Business Accelerator
A South African accelerator that helps small businesses grow through mentorship and training
Riversands Incubation Hub
Riversands Incubation Hub is a South African business incubator and accelerator that provides support and resources to small and growing businesses.
Seed Engine
Seed Engine is a startup accelerator that provides funding, mentorship, and resources to early-stage tech companies.
No longer operating
3 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Awethu Project Capital · Founders Factory Africa · Young African Catalysts.