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Aimed at stimulating innovation within Durban.
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Its focus is to support and promote innovation by creating platforms that build & develop the ecosystem in Durban.

09/10/2026

AI can generate ideas in seconds. It cannot decide which one is right for your customers, your budget or your team.

That is a human judgement call, and judgement gets sharper with practice.

In our two-day Design Thinking workshop, your team practises exactly that: framing a real problem, testing ideas early and choosing what is worth building.

21 & 22 October or 18 & 19 November | Durban | R3,150 per person (10% saving on R3,500)

Link in bio to book.

07/10/2026

Ladies, this one's for you!

Have you been thinking about taking your products online and reaching more customers through e-commerce? Or are you already selling and looking for ways to grow your online business?

Join us for a FREE Business Webinar for Women, hosted by Fempreneurs in partnership with Innovate Durban, and discover how e-commerce can help you reach more customers, grow your sales, and take your business to the next level.

Friday, 9 October 2026
10:00 – 11:00 AM (SAST)
Speaker: Meg Enerson, CEO of Fempreneurs

It's free, it's online, and it could be the push your business needs. Spaces are limited, so scan the QR code or register here: 05b353e3-44c0-4ef8-ae1e-b37fface5a6a@8ab7aace-9a7f-4e65-9308-bc3b17a7b3c7" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/05b353e3-44c0-4ef8-ae1e-b37fface5a6a@8ab7aace-9a7f-4e65-9308-bc3b17a7b3c7

Tag a woman in business who needs to see this! 💪

07/10/2026

Future makers start here.

Join us for the Kids Maker Club on 17 October 2026 for a hands-on robotics and 3D printing experience designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in young minds.

Kids will enjoy interactive tech activities, exciting builds, and snacks, while parents can relax with a good cup of coffee.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Innovate Durban, Innovation CoLab 240 Harry Gwala Rd, Wiggins, Durban
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: R300 per child

Limited spaces available. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fvxCMKnPet

05/10/2026

This weekend, our SHEshisa women took their businesses to the floor! 🔥

We're so proud to see our participants exhibiting at The South Regional Durban Business Fair at the KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre, showcasing the products, services and ideas they've been building and growing through the programme.

From first pitch to exhibition stand, these women are proof of what happens when talent meets opportunity. 💛

Remember to buy local and support women-led businesses in Durban.

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29/09/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: Innovator Support Programme

Focused on Local Economic Development (LED) Solutions
Funded by DSTI and TIA, this 12-month programme takes innovators from concept to market-ready, with business and technical support along the way.

We're looking for youth, women, and differently-abled innovators based in KwaZulu-Natal.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 1 November 2026
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: January 2027

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁:
• Be resident in KwaZulu-Natal
• Be able to attend in-person and online workshops
• Commit to the full 12-18 month programme
• Participate in programme reporting, during and post

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://innovatedurban.acceleratorapp.co/apply/program/innovator-support-programme

26/09/2026

Innovate Durban opens its doors to its first Premium Co-Working space available in Musgrave, Durban!

The Innovate Durban premium Co-Working space is available for bookings with access to business grade amenities such as interactive touch screens for collaboration and video conferencing, high speed WIFI, flexible spaces, great coffee, safe and secure parking in an easily accessible location.

Choose how you want to work with a variety of options available from hourly to full day or monthly bookings. We can also accommodate you as an individual or in groups.

We look forward to opening our doors and welcoming the new year with this new offering.

Book now: https://innovate.durban/co-working-space/

21/09/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀: 28 August 2026 | 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀: 24 September 2026
Want to be part of the Startup Support Accelerator?

Follow these 3 steps to secure your spot:
1. Apply to be part of the Youth Innovation Challenge 2026
2. Participate in the Startup Clinic Week (14–16 October 2026)
3. Reach the Top 15

The 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟱 will secure their spot in the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, launching January 2027!
Apply to one of four theme tracks: (Only 25 spots available per track)
Logistics
Waste
Cultural and Creative Industries (focus on Film)
Agriculture

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 → https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xg6xWLCq0Y

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: This call for applications forms part of your selection process into the Startup Support Accelerator, which begins in January 2027. This 6-month accelerator programme provides business support, technical assistance, and mentorship to help your venture reach a market-ready stage.
To qualify for the programme, you must:
• Be ready to start your journey as an innovator and entrepreneur
• Be selected in the Top 15 from the Youth Innovation Challenge 2026
• Commit to the full 6-month accelerator programme (January–June 2027)
• Be available to attend workshops, both in-person and hybrid

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
eThekwini Municipality | Old Mutual | American Spaces | Transnet | Adams&Adams | DurbanFilmMart

17/09/2026

Are you working in the Green Economy space?
Don't miss out on the Green Economy Accelerator, selected participants stand to each receive grant funding of R200K from Nedbank.

Applications are open: Green Economy Accelerator >>> Powered by Nedbank
The Green Economy Accelerator is an 18-month programme for KwaZulu-Natal businesses / enterprises in agriculture, energy, water or waste who've moved past the idea stage.

The programme will strengthen governance & compliance, financial management market access, environmental performance, and provide milestone linked funding with a focus on job creation.
Women, youth, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close on the 30 September 2026

Register Here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kYkGFQBgYQ
Those who have applied, your applications are being vetted. Please do not re-apply.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Address

20 Hurst Grove, Musgrave
Durban
4001

Telephone

0873653131

Website

http://innovate.durban/, https://linktr.ee/InnovateDurban

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